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AJ03 MCD

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,007 miles

Offside Rear Outer All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 64,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,493 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 58,493 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 50,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 41,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AJ03 MCD is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 AJ03 MCD, 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 AJ03 MCD registered?

AJ03 MCD is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AJ03 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 MCD 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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