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BD68 FOF

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,214 mi
Last recorded29,214 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD68 FOF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,214 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 29,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 26,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 23,101 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 19,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 15,354 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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BD68 FOF 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 BD68 FOF, 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 BD68 FOF registered?

BD68 FOF is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2018.

Is BD68 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD68 FOF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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