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A98 ATB

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA98 ATB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 85,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 60,048 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,226 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 34,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 23,667 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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A98 ATB is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel 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 A98 ATB, 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

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What year was A98 ATB registered?

A98 ATB is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is A98 ATB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A98 ATB 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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