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AV18 VXW

2018 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,938 mi
Last recorded60,938 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 VXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 60,938 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 55,774 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 52,504 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,309 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 42,309 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,610 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 20,609 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VXW is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXW, 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

How do I check the history of AV18 VXW?

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What year was AV18 VXW registered?

AV18 VXW is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AV18 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 VXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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