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W983 VRD

2000 BMW 330

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 330102,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 VRD
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 103,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 102,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 102,009 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 101,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 100,434 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 100,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,095 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 99,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 97,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 93,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,909 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn travel (3.1.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn travel (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,535 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,970 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 82,969 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,852 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 72,787 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,292 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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W983 VRD is a 2000 BMW 330 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 102,225 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W983 VRD is a 2000 BMW 330, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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