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W699 NGU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,674 mi
Last recorded148,674 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 NGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 148,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 148,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 144,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 134,192 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 134,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 127,297 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

parking brake only just met requirement it would appear it needs adjustment

Pass 9 Aug 2014 124,678 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 121,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 121,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,969 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 111,497 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 111,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 105,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 103,405 miles

air bag warning light on

engine light on

Pass 13 Feb 2007 92,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,024 miles

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

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 NGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W699 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

W699 NGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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