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W693 TKJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

75,832 mi
Last recorded75,832 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 TKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,832 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides recommend replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 72,464 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,992 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,747 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,893 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished 205/55/16

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

washers poor could do with adjustment

Fail 18 Oct 2017 63,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished 205/55/16

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

washers poor could do with adjustment

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,365 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 60,365 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,330 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,741 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2014 52,741 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,964 miles

rear number p[late slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 49,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number p[late slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,480 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has play and movement

rear number plate is slightly deterioated

Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

childseat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has play and movement

rear number plate is slightly deterioated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,555 miles

front wishbone rear bushes are worn and have play

lower ball joints have slight play

o/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

rear brake pads are worn low

rear number plate is slightly deterioated and faded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 43,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wishbone rear bushes are worn and have play

lower ball joints have slight play

o/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

rear brake pads are worn low

rear number plate is slightly deterioated and faded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,236 miles

front brake pads are worn low

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,720 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,924 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slightly scored

front brake pads are worn low

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

slight play in o/s/f wishbone bush and ball joint

Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,924 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly scored

front brake pads are worn low

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

slight play in o/s/f wishbone bush and ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,187 miles

front brake pads are low

front wishbone bushes are badly perrished and have slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,115 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension joints

Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,166 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 29,166 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel long

play in front inner wishbone bushes

rear number plate begining to delaminate

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 TKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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