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A18 XCO

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,590 mi
Last recorded64,590 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 44,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking as well (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,344 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 23,884 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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A18 XCO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 A18 XCO, 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 9 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 XCO registered?

A18 XCO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is A18 XCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XCO shows 8 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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