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W691 WKV

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 WKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2018 153,698 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 153,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 148,454 miles

Driver outer door handle slightly sticking.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front wheel slightly distorted.

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

Offside rear indicater came on when tapped.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 131,801 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight lump forming on inner wall.

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 WKV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W691 WKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W691 WKV registered?

W691 WKV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is W691 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W691 WKV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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