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AJ18 CUK

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,946 mi
Last recorded79,946 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 CUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,555 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 67,555 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp does not face the front insecure (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,688 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,874 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 56,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,202 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 45,048 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 CUK is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel 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 AJ18 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

AJ18 CUK is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is AJ18 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 CUK 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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