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BU68 VSY

2018 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,180 mi
Last recorded45,180 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 VSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 45,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 34,906 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 34,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 20,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 16,663 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 9,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 9,204 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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BU68 VSY is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 BU68 VSY, 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

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What year was BU68 VSY registered?

BU68 VSY is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2018.

Is BU68 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU68 VSY 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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