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AK18 UJR

2018 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,561 mi
Last recorded48,561 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 UJR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,561 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,550 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly Advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,553 miles

nearside front tyre split cracked and perished

Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,182 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on edges and perished.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 38,182 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on edges and perished.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 29,991 miles

front pads near wear indiacator

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 UJR is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

AK18 UJR is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AK18 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 UJR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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