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W685 WYS

2000 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,388 mi
Last recorded165,388 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 WYS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 165,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear lamps have product on lens reducing light output

Pass 12 Jul 2019 156,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,452 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 142,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 132,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 131,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 127,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre cut on outside wall beede

o/s/r c.v qaitor covered with grease

Fail 5 Jun 2015 127,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre cut on outside wall beede

o/s/r c.v qaitor covered with grease

Pass 31 May 2014 122,754 miles

front flexys starting to crack

front prop shaft rubber starting to wear

pad warning light on

Fail 27 May 2014 122,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front flexys starting to crack

front prop shaft rubber starting to wear

pad warning light on

Pass 2 May 2013 115,021 miles

o/s/f balljoint has slight play-front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-rear coil springs corroded-

Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,635 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,809 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 88,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,313 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 80,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,301 miles

O/S/F BOTTOM WISHBONE BACK BUSH SPIT AN BECOMING WORN

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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W685 WYS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

W685 WYS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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