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W696 PBJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Lpg 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,068 mi
Last recorded88,068 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 PBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,068 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,547 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 87,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,961 miles

EML staying on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,029 miles

both nearside tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,138 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 84,138 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,152 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,078 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 76,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,318 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm

osf lower suspension arm bush worn

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,488 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 PBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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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What year was W696 PBJ registered?

W696 PBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W696 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 PBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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