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W696 GYX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,042 mi
Last recorded163,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 GYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 163,042 miles

body has corrosion

high handbrake travel

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

structure has corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2017 163,012 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor - in front of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor - in front of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

body has corrosion

high handbrake travel

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

structure has corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 153,412 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 145,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake amber lamp displayed

Pass 2 Jul 2014 137,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on not fluid light needs further investigation

n/s/f lower ball joint is secured with 2 normal nuts borderline pass benfit given to presenter informs has ordered correct nut

Fail 2 Jul 2014 137,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on not fluid light needs further investigation

n/s/f lower ball joint is secured with 2 normal nuts borderline pass benfit given to presenter informs has ordered correct nut

Pass 13 May 2011 127,270 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 127,257 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 116,640 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 116,640 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 107,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 107,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 96,274 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 96,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 83,265 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 83,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,802 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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W696 GYX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W696 GYX, 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 W696 GYX registered?

W696 GYX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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