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AU68 DAO

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 DAO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,097 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 41,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 32,930 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 32,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 23,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 15,768 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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AU68 DAO is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU68 DAO, 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 AU68 DAO registered?

AU68 DAO is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is AU68 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 DAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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