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AB03 LAN

2018 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,401 mi
Last recorded77,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 LAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 77,401 miles

Coolant low

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 65,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,535 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 37,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 26,739 miles

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

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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AB03 LAN is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AB03 LAN, 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 AB03 LAN registered?

AB03 LAN is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is AB03 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 LAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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