MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,650 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f fog lamp not working
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 XPR is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 118,461 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 XPR, 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 38 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A18 XPR?
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What year was A18 XPR registered?
A18 XPR is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is A18 XPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A18 XPR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A18 XPR have outstanding finance?
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