CarVerify

Free Car Check

W689 KBJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 KBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,917 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 101,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,763 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2014 83,867 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ofside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,770 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 51,770 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W689 KBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W689 KBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W689 KBJ?

You can check the full history of W689 KBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W689 KBJ registered?

W689 KBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W689 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W689 KBJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W689 KBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W689 KBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.