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W692 RMJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,720 mi
Last recorded91,720 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW692 RMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,437 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 90,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 88,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,813 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 85,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 83,321 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 83,319 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 80,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 77,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

diff leaking oil

Fail 15 May 2013 77,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

diff leaking oil

Pass 21 May 2012 73,754 miles

oil leak at rear diff.

Fail 21 May 2012 73,750 miles

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

oil leak at rear diff.

Pass 31 May 2011 69,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,615 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 65,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 50,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 45,859 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 45,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 38,876 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 38,876 miles

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

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 RMJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RMJ, 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 RMJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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