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AK08 HAY

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,906 mi
Last recorded36,906 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 HAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 36,906 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 29,887 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 22,686 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2022 16,255 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 10,818 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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AK08 HAY is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AK08 HAY, 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 AK08 HAY registered?

AK08 HAY is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is AK08 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 HAY shows 5 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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