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YB68 SVR

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,610 mi
Last recorded24,610 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB68 SVR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 22,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm centre tread & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm centre tread & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 20,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 17,302 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 17,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 13,895 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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YB68 SVR is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB68 SVR, 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 YB68 SVR registered?

YB68 SVR is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2018.

Is YB68 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB68 SVR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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