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AK18 DWO

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,448 mi
Last recorded53,448 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 DWO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 53,434 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,118 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,355 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 34,395 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 26,041 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 19,543 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2021 19,543 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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AK18 DWO is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol 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 AK18 DWO, 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

How do I check the history of AK18 DWO?

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What year was AK18 DWO registered?

AK18 DWO is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AK18 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 DWO 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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