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AB11 DZA

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 DZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 61,371 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 52,623 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 52,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tension strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 41,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,001 miles

Offside 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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AB11 DZA is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AB11 DZA, 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 AB11 DZA registered?

AB11 DZA is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 February 2018.

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