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AK14 DEL

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,864 mi
Last recorded67,864 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 DEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 67,864 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 56,071 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 56,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 33,205 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 25,167 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,932 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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AK14 DEL 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 AK14 DEL, 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 AK14 DEL registered?

AK14 DEL is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is AK14 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 DEL 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.

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