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A9 OWX

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,957 mi
Last recorded63,957 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 63,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 53,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner bleed nipple snapped off but not leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 50,457 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 50,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,429 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,590 miles

Front Inner Both front brake discs inner edge corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 14,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 12,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 11,702 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,984 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 34,184 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 21,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 8,836 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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A9 OWX is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A9 OWX, 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.

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What year was A9 OWX registered?

A9 OWX is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is A9 OWX safe to buy?

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