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AB09 ALX

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,897 mi
Last recorded38,897 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 ALX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2021 38,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 32,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads measuring 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer 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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AB09 ALX is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AB09 ALX, 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 AB09 ALX registered?

AB09 ALX is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AB09 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB09 ALX shows 2 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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