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A25 ORT

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,561 mi
Last recorded79,561 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 ORT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,561 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 79,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 74,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,423 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 43,841 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 31,759 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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A25 ORT is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A25 ORT, 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 A25 ORT?

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What year was A25 ORT registered?

A25 ORT is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is A25 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 ORT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A25 ORT have outstanding finance?

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