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26 YN

2018 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,740 mi
Last recorded45,740 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration26 YN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 45,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 41,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 38,751 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 38,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 26,424 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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26 YN is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 26 YN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 26 YN?

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What year was 26 YN registered?

26 YN is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is 26 YN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 YN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 26 YN have outstanding finance?

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