MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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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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