MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All four wheel arches slight presence of surface rust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Underbody surface rust
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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W685 ONN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W685 ONN, 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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What year was W685 ONN registered?
W685 ONN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2000.
Is W685 ONN safe to buy?
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