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W693 SPD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,085 mi
Last recorded113,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 SPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake hoses deterated slightly

Nearside rear brake pipe showing rust

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 113,074 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front anti roll bar drop links have slight play (Margnal Pass)

Front brake hoses deterated slightly

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside rear brake pipe showing rust

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,101 miles

front brake hoses cracking

osr tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,093 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes rusty

osr tyre worn on edge

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,341 miles

engine management lamp on .....

rear brake pipes corroding.....

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management lamp on .....

rear brake pipes corroding.....

Pass 20 Feb 2011 90,739 miles

see checklist 111729

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,444 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 84,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,054 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

play in front suspension joints and bushes

play in steering rack

small splits in front tyre inner side walls

Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,134 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 SPD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W693 SPD, 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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W693 SPD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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