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W68 WHJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,997 mi
Last recorded146,997 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 WHJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 146,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perrish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 146,853 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 135,694 miles

Front brake pads VERY LOW

Fail 23 Mar 2017 135,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around rear jacking point corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake pads VERY LOW

Pass 24 Jun 2016 127,972 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 127,962 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 122,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 122,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 122,743 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,907 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 115,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,919 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 102,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,297 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 88,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,336 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2006 70,701 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2005 62,527 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 WHJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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