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AK18 UKH

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 UKH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,675 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 81,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,815 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 51,079 miles

tpms light on

Fail 6 Jul 2023 51,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 25,694 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 25,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 UKH is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK18 UKH, 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 AK18 UKH registered?

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

Is AK18 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 UKH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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