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W689 DGU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,074 mi
Last recorded128,074 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 DGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 128,074 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 128,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 121,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine malifuction light illuminated but is before 1 st july 2003

Pass 18 Jun 2022 115,702 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2022 115,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil leaking over front exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2021 109,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,102 miles

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Offside front rubber brake hose starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2018 94,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Offside front rubber brake hose starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,508 miles

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,049 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 79,933 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 79,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,944 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small split in tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords but in my opinion must keep check as may deteriate further but ok time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,331 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,020 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nick to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nick to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,697 miles

offside parkbrake down on performance

Fail 8 Oct 2008 46,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside parkbrake down on performance

Fail 9 Oct 2007 42,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,916 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 27,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 27,445 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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W689 DGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W689 DGU, 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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W689 DGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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