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FA18 XBL

2018 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,734 mi
Last recorded98,734 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 32046,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 XBL
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 98,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,732 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items such as a sat nav ,camera,accessory or air fresheners that obstruct the driver’s view of the road

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff.rear-leaking input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 82,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 82,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1MM 255/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4MM 255/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 61,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,613 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 41,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm which is the legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 22,494 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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FA18 XBL is a 2018 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 46,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA18 XBL registered?

FA18 XBL is a 2018 BMW 320, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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