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AW18 KES

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,678 mi
Last recorded52,678 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW18 KES
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 52,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,505 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 45,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 24,421 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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AW18 KES is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 AW18 KES, 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 AW18 KES registered?

AW18 KES is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2018.

Is AW18 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW18 KES 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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