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9 LMJ

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 LMJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 52,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 46,681 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 40,478 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 40,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 34,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on wear bars .

Offside Rear Tyre worn low .

TPMS light is on

Pass 9 Dec 2021 24,716 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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9 LMJ 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 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 9 LMJ, 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 9 LMJ?

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What year was 9 LMJ registered?

9 LMJ is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2018.

Is 9 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 LMJ 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.

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