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AK18 NLN

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 NLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 72,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 65,437 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 65,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2024 61,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2023 55,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,501 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 41,501 miles

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

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 NLN is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,499cc 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 NLN, 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 AK18 NLN registered?

AK18 NLN is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is AK18 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 NLN 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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