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W699 HCT

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 HCT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 101,465 miles

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

rear inner sills/jacking points corroded

severe oil leak

wheel arches corroding

Fail 4 May 2017 101,463 miles

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

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

rear inner sills/jacking points corroded

severe oil leak

wheel arches corroding

Pass 4 May 2016 92,379 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 92,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,441 miles

auxillary belt is slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,441 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxillary belt is slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxilery belt slightly cracked !

battery light flashes intermittently !

engine management light on !

thermstat housing slight leak !

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxilery belt slightly cracked !

battery light flashes intermittently !

engine management light on !

thermstat housing slight leak !

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,351 miles

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

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)

all four tyres perished but no cord !

Fail 27 Jan 2011 82,351 miles

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

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

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

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)

all four tyres perished but no cord !

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,098 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 81,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 76,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 70,512 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 10,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 56,438 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 56,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2005 46,310 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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W699 HCT is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W699 HCT, 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 W699 HCT registered?

W699 HCT is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W699 HCT safe to buy?

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