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AS11 LAY

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,150 mi
Last recorded46,150 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS11 LAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 46,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,875 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 41,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,736 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 22,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 11,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,190 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,848 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,109 miles

Under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 8,988 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 8,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AS11 LAY is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AS11 LAY, 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 AS11 LAY registered?

AS11 LAY is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is AS11 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS11 LAY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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