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W699 TRX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,384 mi
Last recorded147,384 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 147,384 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 147,384 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 142,889 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 139,489 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 132,814 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 132,814 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 127,933 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 119,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 109,681 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 108,546 miles

Front 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 TRX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

W699 TRX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W699 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W699 TRX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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