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A25 TDW

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,526 mi
Last recorded56,526 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 TDW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 56,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 47,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 47,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,939 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 39,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 30,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 22,077 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 19,726 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 TDW is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDW, 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 TDW?

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What year was A25 TDW registered?

A25 TDW is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2018.

Is A25 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 TDW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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