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A26 ABU

2018 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ABU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 May 2026 68,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 61,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 49,579 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,385 miles

Central Chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 18,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 12,970 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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A26 ABU is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,499cc 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 A26 ABU, 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 A26 ABU?

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What year was A26 ABU registered?

A26 ABU is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is A26 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 ABU 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.

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