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B18 WBA

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,139 mi
Last recorded164,139 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 WBA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 164,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 163,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 162,871 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 162,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,925 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,853 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,991 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,069 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,069 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,261 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,503 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,307 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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B18 WBA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 B18 WBA, 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 19 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 WBA registered?

B18 WBA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is B18 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 WBA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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