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W695 PBJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,341 mi
Last recorded228,341 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW695 PBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 228,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 7 Feb 2013 223,191 miles

black tap rapped around anti roll bar to tack out play in bushes

both main brake pipes replaced not tidy

both rear sills/jacking points rusty shailing

engine oil leaks???

long travle hand brake

rear brake inbalanc 37%

rear brake pads low

rear main brake pipe rusty

slight play front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2013 223,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

black tap rapped around anti roll bar to tack out play in bushes

both main brake pipes replaced not tidy

both rear sills/jacking points rusty shailing

engine oil leaks???

long travle hand brake

rear brake inbalanc 37%

rear brake pads low

rear main brake pipe rusty

slight play front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2011 222,142 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 222,138 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 213,666 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 213,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 203,007 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 203,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 189,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 178,818 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 178,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 156,015 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 155,929 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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W695 PBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W695 PBJ, 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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W695 PBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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