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W693 ONN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,622 mi
Last recorded119,622 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 ONN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 119,622 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 119,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,250 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,250 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes have some in balance

handbrake could do with some adjustment

n/s/f tyre sidewall is showing signs of perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 106,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes have some in balance

handbrake could do with some adjustment

n/s/f tyre sidewall is showing signs of perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,727 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

Slight play to N/S/F lower arm bush

Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,672 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Slight play to N/S/F lower arm bush

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,216 miles

slight damage to offside front brake hose

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has surface damage to outter sidewall

offside front door difficult to open from outside handle

offside front tyre has surface damage to outter sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2010 86,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has surface damage to outter sidewall

offside front door difficult to open from outside handle

offside front tyre has surface damage to outter sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,174 miles

shock absorber top mount near side rear little worne

shocker absorber top mount off side rear little worn

Fail 27 Apr 2009 78,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

shock absorber top mount near side rear little worne

shocker absorber top mount off side rear little worn

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,273 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 60,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 53,510 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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W693 ONN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W693 ONN, 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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What year was W693 ONN registered?

W693 ONN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W693 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W693 ONN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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