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W696 JHH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,925 mi
Last recorded140,925 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 JHH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 140,925 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 132,054 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 2 May 2009 123,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 107,275 miles

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,467 miles

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

nsr tyre on 3mm

Fail 26 Apr 2007 83,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nsr/osr brake pipes starting to corrode[before brake hoses] † †nsr tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 May 2006 57,490 miles

front & rear tyres on 3mm[205/55V16S]

Fail 1 May 2006 57,490 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres on 3mm[205/55V16S]

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 JHH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W696 JHH, 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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W696 JHH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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