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BF18 PHY

2018 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,393 mi
Last recorded122,393 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 PHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 122,393 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,675 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 74,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 48,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 29,683 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 29,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 r18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 14,635 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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BF18 PHY is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF18 PHY, 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 BF18 PHY registered?

BF18 PHY is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BF18 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 PHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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