MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pads warning lamp on - all visible pads ok
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pads warning lamp on - all visible pads ok
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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W689 TKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?
W689 TKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 2000.
Is W689 TKJ safe to buy?
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