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X494 VYB

2000 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,878 mi
Last recorded121,878 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 397,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 VYB
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 121,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 117,057 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 117,050 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

slight play in nearside and offside rack ends

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,583 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs worn and ridged on edges

n/s/r brake slighty binding

oil leak from engine and n/s steering rack gaiter as oil on gaiter

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,793 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

slight oil leak from engine n/s oil on steering rack gaiter

stone chips front screen

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,812 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

small stone chips front screen

Fail 21 Aug 2008 66,812 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

small stone chips front screen

Fail 10 Aug 2007 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,620 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

rear pads 20% LEFT

Pass 31 Aug 2005 44,148 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 44,148 miles

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

both rear and nsf tyres approaching wear bars

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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X494 VYB is a 2000 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X494 VYB, 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 X494 VYB registered?

X494 VYB is a 2000 BMW 3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X494 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X494 VYB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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