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W69 GKE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 GKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,232 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,068 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,068 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,700 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,508 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,388 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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W69 GKE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W69 GKE, 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 W69 GKE registered?

W69 GKE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W69 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W69 GKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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