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BE09 ADS

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,452 mi
Last recorded40,452 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE09 ADS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 40,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 34,817 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 27,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 26,186 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 26,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 17,594 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2.66MM 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2.36MM 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

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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BE09 ADS is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel 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 BE09 ADS, 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 BE09 ADS registered?

BE09 ADS is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 June 2018.

Is BE09 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE09 ADS 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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