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AR11 MEL

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 MEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 66,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 57,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing close to legal limit of 1.5mm measured at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,791 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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AR11 MEL is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR11 MEL, 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 AR11 MEL registered?

AR11 MEL is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is AR11 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR11 MEL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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