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W692 PBJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,266 mi
Last recorded157,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW692 PBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 157,266 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

vehicle sat very close to bump stops

Fail 25 Jan 2017 157,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 144,424 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 144,386 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 141,498 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 141,498 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 110,051 miles

brake pipes corroding

exahaust back box corroding

front anti roll bar bushes minor play

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

rear suspension springs corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2013 110,551 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 107,312 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 107,312 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 105,164 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 105,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,639 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 97,633 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,075 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 75,343 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,554 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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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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