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18 SP

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 SP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 73,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,144 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,567 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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18 SP is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 39,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 SP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 18 SP registered?

18 SP is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is 18 SP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 SP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 18 SP have outstanding finance?

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