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W686 PAH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,923 mi
Last recorded127,923 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 PAH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,342 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml warning lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,940 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion to suspension components.

Engine light on dash.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/r wheel binding slightly.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 88,866 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 82,476 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 82,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine miss firing

nearside rear mud flap inscure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,428 miles

O/S/F Inner washer jet inoperative.

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 PAH 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 92.3%.

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 PAH, 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 PAH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W686 PAH safe to buy?

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