MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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sill covers and under trays fitted
vehicle sat very close to bump stops
Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
sill covers and under trays fitted
vehicle sat very close to bump stops
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust starting to leak
front snti roll bar bushes play
minor oil leak
nearside rear brake disc corroded
offside steering knuckle play
rear brake hoses unions corroding
rear floors corroding
suspension springs corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pipes corroding
exahaust back box corroding
front anti roll bar bushes minor play
nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted
rear suspension springs corroding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
airbag lamp not operating
brake pipes corroding
exahaust back box corroding
front anti roll bar bushes minor play
nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted
rear suspension springs corroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise brake pad check
brake pipes corroding and greased
rear suspension springs corroding
trottle pedal tight
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise brake pad check
brake pipes corroding and greased
rear suspension springs corroding
trottle pedal tight
exhaust back box corroded and starting to seap
front brake discs slightly corroded
front brake pipes slightly corroded
front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
front tyres worn
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating
slight play offside steering rack nuckle joint
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
exhaust back box corroded and starting to seap
front brake discs slightly corroded
front brake pipes slightly corroded
front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
front tyres worn
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating
slight play offside steering rack nuckle joint
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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W692 PBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W692 PBJ, 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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W692 PBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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