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BA17 RDZ

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,409 mi
Last recorded60,409 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA17 RDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit 245/35ZRF18 92Y XL Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,949 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 48,942 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 41,976 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,535 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 26,488 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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BA17 RDZ is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA17 RDZ, 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.

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What year was BA17 RDZ registered?

BA17 RDZ is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2018.

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