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W689 LNC

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,587 mi
Last recorded144,587 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 LNC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 144,587 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 144,586 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,238 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,238 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 114,292 miles

Corrosion to both rear jacking point areas and centre sills under body.

N/S/F lower suspension arm inner ball joint dust cover twisted.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 107,425 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 107,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,895 miles

advaance movement in n/s/f lower ball joint needs attention

exhaust corroded

heavy dampnees around n/s/r shock absorber needs attention

movement in both front lower arm inner bushes

steering creeks when turned

stonee chips in windscreen

tyres age cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2010 87,895 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advaance movement in n/s/f lower ball joint needs attention

exhaust corroded

heavy dampnees around n/s/r shock absorber needs attention

movement in both front lower arm inner bushes

steering creeks when turned

stonee chips in windscreen

tyres age cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2009 73,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,925 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 65,821 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 59,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2007 59,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake long travel

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 LNC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 W689 LNC, 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 LNC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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