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BC18 KCO

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,899 mi
Last recorded54,899 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 KCO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 54,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 49,695 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,836 miles

Front chip in screen/sun strip fitted

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

Offside Front play in front suspension arm bush

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

slight modification on exhaust

Fail 6 Feb 2024 41,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front chip in screen/sun strip fitted

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

Offside Front play in front suspension arm bush

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

slight modification on exhaust

Pass 2 Feb 2023 29,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 18,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 15,089 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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BC18 KCO is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC18 KCO, 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 BC18 KCO registered?

BC18 KCO is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is BC18 KCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 KCO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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