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W693 XNW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,713 mi
Last recorded148,713 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 XNW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 148,713 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 140,978 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 130,162 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,502 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 113,310 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH ! Flexi-hoses are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 113,310 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH ! Flexi-hoses are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2018 113,002 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! Front flexi-hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On outer edge and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 107,710 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,484 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 103,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 99,454 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

offside rear brake pipe slightly insecure

some movement in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 1 May 2014 87,897 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,897 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 76,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2012 69,091 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 69,089 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 64,523 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 60,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,098 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 53,454 miles

all tyres 3-4mm

some corrosion front brake discs

Fail 16 May 2008 53,453 miles

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

all tyres 3-4mm

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2007 49,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2007 49,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 45,187 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 XNW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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