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W686 BCE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,302 mi
Last recorded108,302 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 BCE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 108,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 93,156 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f door handle sticking

Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,156 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f door handle sticking

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,372 miles

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

parking brake low effort

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,151 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 78,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

h/brake lever travel and low effort

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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W686 BCE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W686 BCE, 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 W686 BCE registered?

W686 BCE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W686 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W686 BCE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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