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W687 MCF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,381 mi
Last recorded153,381 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 MCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 153,381 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 153,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Nov 2016 153,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2015 146,067 miles

front brake hoses perished.

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 139,218 miles

front brake hoses perished.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 133,134 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake hoses part perished.

some travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 125,021 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear suspension knock f.i.r

Fail 4 Dec 2012 125,021 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear suspension knock f.i.r

Pass 6 Dec 2011 118,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,824 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 11,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 101,273 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 101,273 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 76,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,063 miles

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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W687 MCF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W687 MCF, 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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W687 MCF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W687 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W687 MCF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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