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W686 NGU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,589 mi
Last recorded69,589 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 NGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,560 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,331 miles

N/s/r tyre inner wall damage & perishing not excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,972 miles

Brake pad warning wires broken & light on

Fail 4 Mar 2019 65,972 miles

Brake pad warning wires broken & light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,750 miles

Brake pad warning light on wire broken on nearside front

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,376 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,576 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,877 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 56,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres damaged on outer side walls and treads perishing

nearside of vehicle damaged

offside front wing damaged

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,995 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres damaged on outer side walls and treads perishing

nearside of vehicle damaged

offside front wing damaged

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2011 52,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drive belt cracked

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside outer sill cover damaged

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear bumper damaged

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

sump guard cover fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,817 miles

nearside outer sill cover damaged

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drive belt cracked

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear bumper damaged

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

sump guard cover fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2010 51,673 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,673 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 2 Jan 2009 50,203 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,203 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 19 Dec 2007 47,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,911 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,365 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 43,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack in swept zone of windscreen

front brake discs lipped

nearside outer sill cover damaged

rear brake pads low

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 NGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W686 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

W686 NGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W686 NGU safe to buy?

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