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W68 NVJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,396 mi
Last recorded134,396 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 NVJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,396 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 134,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 130,623 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 112,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 80,201 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 80,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,100 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,786 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 67,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,705 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 61,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,853 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 57,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,837 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 47,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,149 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 36,149 miles

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

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

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

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 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVJ, 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 W68 NVJ registered?

W68 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W68 NVJ safe to buy?

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