MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake warning light on
rear pads wearing thin
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Both front wishbone bushes weak
Lift in both front wishbone outer ball joints
Nearside rear shock top mount showing wear
Slight play in offside inner tie rod
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front anti roll bar link rubbers seperating
Both front wishbone bushes weak
Coolant level low. Added 1 litre
Engine oil level low. Added 1.5litres
Handbrake travel high
Lift in both front wishbone outer ball joints
Nearside rear shock top mount showing wear
Slight play in offside inner tie rod
Both front wishbone rear bushes weak
Handbrake effort low on offside
Movement in both front wishbone outer ball joints
Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers seperating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front wishbone rear bushes weak
Handbrake effort low on offside
Movement in both front wishbone outer ball joints
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers seperating
Front anti roll bar link rubbers in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear tyres low on tread
Front anti roll bar link rubbers in poor condition
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear tyres low on tread
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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A15 RXR is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 102,120 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 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 A15 RXR, 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 27 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A15 RXR registered?
A15 RXR is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1999.
Is A15 RXR safe to buy?
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