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W691 KSF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 KSF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,006 miles

underneath surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2017 120,006 miles

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

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

underneath surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 112,857 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

offside front wishbone thrust bush is deteriorated bot not resulting in excessive play

oil leek

rear anti role bar corroded

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2016 112,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

offside front wishbone thrust bush is deteriorated bot not resulting in excessive play

oil leek

rear anti role bar corroded

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 107,762 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 107,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsf indicator lense damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,665 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 93,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,432 miles

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre cut on inner side wall no cords showing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,974 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 80,974 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,832 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 26,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 54,471 miles

main front to nearside rear brake pipe corroded and swollen at rear joint, advise replacement now

Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,620 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 39,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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W691 KSF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W691 KSF, 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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W691 KSF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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