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AU68 KKA

2018 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,514 mi
Last recorded75,514 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 KKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,514 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NS & OS - smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NS & OS - smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 63,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 47,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 38,996 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,652 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to get small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 15,283 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 KKA is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU68 KKA, 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 AU68 KKA registered?

AU68 KKA is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is AU68 KKA safe to buy?

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