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W688 RUY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,712 mi
Last recorded139,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW688 RUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 139,712 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 139,712 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 129,394 miles

Exhaust hasa slight blow where it has been repaired.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

The ABS pump is slight wet around pipes.

The o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 129,394 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust hasa slight blow where it has been repaired.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

The ABS pump is slight wet around pipes.

The o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,977 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE NEXT SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS.

THE BOTH REAR FLASHER BULBS HAVE STARTED TO FADE.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 101,920 miles

Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front and rear brake pads look low.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,920 miles

Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front and rear brake pads look low.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 101,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front and rear brake pads look low.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,978 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid level indicator staying on

brake wear indicator staying on

Fail 30 Jan 2008 87,926 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid level indicator staying on

brake wear indicator staying on

Pass 22 Dec 2006 75,179 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake wear indicator on

nearside front tie rod bottom bush split

offside rear damper shrowd loose

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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W688 RUY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W688 RUY, 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 W688 RUY registered?

W688 RUY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W688 RUY safe to buy?

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