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W68 PDL

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,099 mi
Last recorded127,099 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 PDL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,099 miles

Both rear discs corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 96,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2014 83,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 71,113 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

Fail 10 May 2013 71,113 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2012 67,049 miles

Air bag warning light on. Engine management light on.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 61,593 miles

Front discs heavily worn!

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

Pass 24 May 2011 61,593 miles

Front discs heavily worn!

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,929 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,698 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 29,622 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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W68 PDL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W68 PDL, 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 PDL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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