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W689 RNP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

199,172 mi
Last recorded199,172 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 RNP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 199,172 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 176,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 176,323 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 154,475 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 154,474 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2020 154,103 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower arm ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine (unknown location due to under tray) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods. ()

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine around the rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a puncture centre of tread.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 144,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 129,318 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 129,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2017 113,843 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under tray covers

Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,919 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 99,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,947 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,975 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,229 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,898 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,841 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,889 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 38,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,593 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 RNP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RNP, 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 W689 RNP registered?

W689 RNP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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