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W69 JPH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

183,723 mi
Last recorded183,723 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 JPH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 183,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 168,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 160,948 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar d bush

Fail 3 Sep 2020 160,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam fallen out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar d bush

Pass 9 Sep 2019 155,886 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 155,886 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 147,864 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,874 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 139,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 132,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 130,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 128,555 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2014 128,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear flasher bulbs fading

brake pipes to rear hoses corroding

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,438 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2013 125,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear flasher bulbs fading

brake pipes to rear hoses corroding

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 19 Jun 2012 119,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 119,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 114,311 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 104,851 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 104,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 May 2009 94,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 94,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 85,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 82,719 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 74,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JPH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W69 JPH, 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 JPH registered?

W69 JPH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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