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A27 FUR

2018 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,055 mi
Last recorded84,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 FUR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 84,055 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,374 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 82,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Pass 6 Jul 2024 70,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,240 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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A27 FUR is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,496cc diesel 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 A27 FUR, 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 A27 FUR?

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What year was A27 FUR registered?

A27 FUR is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 October 2018.

Is A27 FUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 FUR 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 A27 FUR have outstanding finance?

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