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AU68 KGP

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,294 mi
Last recorded72,294 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 KGP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 72,294 miles

n/s/f headlight slight insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 38,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 26,197 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 19,182 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

rear diff oil leak

rear tyres worn

Fail 1 Nov 2021 19,182 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))

offside front tyre worn outer edge

rear diff oil leak

rear tyres worn

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 KGP is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

AU68 KGP is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2018.

Is AU68 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 KGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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