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AW03 AHW

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,697 mi
Last recorded63,697 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 AHW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front wipers worn

Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,984 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 27 Mar 2024 41,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 28,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 17,947 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 17,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AW03 AHW 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 57.1%.

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 AW03 AHW, 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 AW03 AHW registered?

AW03 AHW is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 November 2018.

Is AW03 AHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 AHW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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