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W701 MAU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,703 mi
Last recorded118,703 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 MAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 May 2018 118,703 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,697 miles

Exhaust Front pipe bracket deteriorated

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

Pass 10 May 2016 112,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust front bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 109,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 106,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 103,201 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2012 99,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 96,372 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 92,647 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 89,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 86,161 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 18 May 2007 81,521 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 May 2006 76,910 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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W701 MAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W701 MAU, 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 W701 MAU registered?

W701 MAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W701 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 MAU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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