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AV05 BAV

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,892 mi
Last recorded60,892 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 60,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,833 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 36,106 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 22,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 9,095 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 8,870 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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AV05 BAV is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AV05 BAV, 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 AV05 BAV registered?

AV05 BAV is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AV05 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 BAV shows 6 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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