MOT Status
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196,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift in ball joint. Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted DOWN (4.1.2 (a))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift in ball joint. Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted DOWN (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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A3 XRL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 XRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A3 XRL registered?
A3 XRL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2012.
Is A3 XRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 XRL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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