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W686 ONN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,393 mi
Last recorded197,393 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 ONN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 197,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre scrubbed off, on outer edge

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front steering rack end joint

Pass 27 Feb 2013 186,853 miles

both front suspension arm compliance bushes slightly weak

both rear shock absorber mounts worn slightly and dust covers dropped

oil leak from gearbox

slight wear in steering rack knuckles

temporary repair to offside door mirror

Fail 27 Feb 2013 18,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension arm compliance bushes slightly weak

both rear shock absorber mounts worn slightly and dust covers dropped

oil leak from gearbox

slight wear in steering rack knuckles

temporary repair to offside door mirror

Pass 5 Mar 2012 175,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 164,766 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 164,766 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 152,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 136,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 121,062 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 121,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 100,260 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 81,094 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 80,964 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 ONN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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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W686 ONN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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