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W848 YDN

2000 BMW 3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,345 mi
Last recorded113,345 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 397,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 YDN
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2013 113,345 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle busher slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,110 miles

air bag light on

front screen light scrathers

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,491 miles

Front anti-roll bar links bushs worn

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear slightly

Nearside front tyre cracking also offside front and rear

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,745 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,002 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,500 miles

air bag light on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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W848 YDN is a 2000 BMW 3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 97,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W848 YDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W848 YDN registered?

W848 YDN is a 2000 BMW 3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W848 YDN safe to buy?

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