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BF68 NRO

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,541 mi
Last recorded143,541 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF68 NRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 143,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 141,512 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 141,493 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 135,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 127,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 114,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,624 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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BF68 NRO is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,499cc 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 BF68 NRO, 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 BF68 NRO registered?

BF68 NRO is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2018.

Is BF68 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF68 NRO 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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