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BB15 LEW

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,859 mi
Last recorded64,859 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB15 LEW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 64,859 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 64,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,146 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 54,146 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner and outer edges mainly inner edge and has a cut on outer tread but not deep enough to reach Ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Mainly nearside brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 18,887 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 18,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 13,170 miles

Aftermarket centre exhaust system fitted causing tail piped to hit bumper

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps are tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BB15 LEW is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BB15 LEW, 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 BB15 LEW registered?

BB15 LEW is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2018.

Is BB15 LEW safe to buy?

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