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W699 PBY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,539 mi
Last recorded166,539 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 166,539 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 166,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2010 157,419 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 157,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 150,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 141,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 131,396 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 123,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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 PBY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol 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 W699 PBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W699 PBY registered?

W699 PBY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W699 PBY safe to buy?

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