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W684 SBF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW684 SBF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 143,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,159 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 135,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 126,703 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 126,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 118,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 111,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,543 miles

nearside wheel rim damaged in inner edge.

offside headlamp patern poor.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 107,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside wheel rim damaged in inner edge.

offside headlamp patern poor.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,895 miles

Front disc's worn

Nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Jul 2010 97,222 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front disc's worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,676 miles

Oil leak

off side rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 16 Feb 2009 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,111 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 69,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 65,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,926 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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W684 SBF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W684 SBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W684 SBF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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