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AJ18 ASH

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,497 mi
Last recorded43,497 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 ASH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 43,497 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 28,996 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 28,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam kicks up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Unable to prove or disprove the presence of an OE spec catalyst

Pass 7 Nov 2024 41,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 25,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 25,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 31,644 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 25,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 23,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 22,993 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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AJ18 ASH is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ18 ASH, 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 AJ18 ASH registered?

AJ18 ASH is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is AJ18 ASH safe to buy?

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