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BF18 POA

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,080 mi
Last recorded44,080 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 POA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 44,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 39,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 33,855 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 25,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 21,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 15,745 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 15,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 POA is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 BF18 POA, 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

How do I check the history of BF18 POA?

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What year was BF18 POA registered?

BF18 POA is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is BF18 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 POA 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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