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W18 SAP

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,727 mi
Last recorded104,727 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 SAP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 104,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 72,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,509 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 103,509 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,486 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,864 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,992 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,533 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,564 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,150 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,146 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,146 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,339 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2016 36,339 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,726 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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W18 SAP is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 65,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W18 SAP, 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 13 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W18 SAP registered?

W18 SAP is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 October 2013.

Is W18 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 SAP shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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