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AV18 RXL

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,949 mi
Last recorded84,949 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 RXL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 84,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 76,499 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 67,245 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure with 3 lumps on sidewalls [225/40/r18]88y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall [all tyres are good years] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge [245/35/r18]88y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2023 55,843 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 44,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 32,107 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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AV18 RXL is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 AV18 RXL, 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 AV18 RXL registered?

AV18 RXL is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is AV18 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 RXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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