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W68 LAN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,300 mi
Last recorded126,300 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 LAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,300 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 126,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire broken

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,304 miles

o/s/r outer sill is corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,277 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r outer sill is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 115,777 miles

EML on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,481 miles

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

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

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

engine management light

Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,650 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 99,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 99,615 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 87,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,088 miles

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE.

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE.

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,106 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,010 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 56,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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W68 LAN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W68 LAN, 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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W68 LAN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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