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T118 AYW

1999 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 AYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 134,685 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 134,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,650 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 126,650 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,968 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 122,968 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 116,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 116,730 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,544 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 111,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 106,926 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 106,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,863 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 91,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 80,157 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,334 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 43,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,673 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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T118 AYW is a 1999 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T118 AYW, 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 27 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T118 AYW registered?

T118 AYW is a 1999 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T118 AYW shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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