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W949 PTS

2000 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,325 mi
Last recorded107,325 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW M378,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 PTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 107,325 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,284 miles

slight play in n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 105,043 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 103,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,215 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 98,211 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,361 miles

rear brake pipes have been changed at some point to copper, however original pipes are still on vehicle and new pipes could be secured better and routed properly into pipe holding points currently occupied by original pipes.

would advise removal of rear undertray covers to inspect rear brake pipes which appear to have been repaired at a poor standard.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,907 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 84,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,463 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 74,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear.

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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W949 PTS is a 2000 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,081 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W949 PTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W949 PTS registered?

W949 PTS is a 2000 BMW M3, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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