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AK11 LMK

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,263 mi
Last recorded48,263 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 LMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 48,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 45,103 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,082 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,074 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 35,071 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,074 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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AK11 LMK is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK11 LMK, 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 AK11 LMK registered?

AK11 LMK is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is AK11 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 LMK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK11 LMK have outstanding finance?

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