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2018 BMW 1 SERIES2.0L Diesel

R50 SCH

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BMW 1 SERIES (2018, Diesel, 1995cc) — mileage recorded at 40,396. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

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Expires 18/01/2027
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle holds a clean, unbroken MOT record. Every annual test from January 2022 through January 2026 resulted in an immediate pass with zero defects or advisories logged. The most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 40,396 miles returned a straight pass, which indicates the car remains in sound roadworthy condition and the maintenance trend is stable. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old BMW 1 Series. The car averaged roughly 5,050 miles per year. Between the January 2022 test at 25,464 miles and the January 2023 test at 29,919 miles, the car covered 4,455 miles. The following year, from January 2023 to January 2024, recorded 4,512 miles. The gap between January 2024 at 34,431 miles and January 2025 at 37,429 miles shows 2,998 miles, and the final recorded interval to January 2026 shows 2,967 miles. The pace has slowed in recent years, but the pattern is steady, consistent light use rather than long periods of standing. A completely clean history with no structural or mechanical advisories means there are no recurring faults to track. That said, the absence of advisories does not guarantee that wear items are fresh. The buyer should still inspect the condition of the tyres, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes, as these are normal consumables on a car of this age. Look for uneven tyre wear, lip wear on the brake discs, and any knocking from the front suspension over speed humps. Given the low annual mileage, the car has likely led an easy life, but a thorough in-person check of the underbody for corrosion and the condition of the rubber suspension components remains sensible before purchase.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

88
/ 100 · Good
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Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Finance
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle holds a clean, unbroken MOT record. Every annual test from January 2022 through January 2026 resulted in an immediate pass with zero defects or advisories logged. The most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 40,396 miles returned a straight pass, which indicates the car remains in sound roadworthy condition and the maintenance trend is stable. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old BMW 1 Series. The car averaged roughly 5,050 miles per year. Between the January 2022 test at 25,464 miles and the January 2023 test at 29,919 miles, the car covered 4,455 miles. The following year, from January 2023 to January 2024, recorded 4,512 miles. The gap between January 2024 at 34,431 miles and January 2025 at 37,429 miles shows 2,998 miles, and the final recorded interval to January 2026 shows 2,967 miles. The pace has slowed in recent years, but the pattern is steady, consistent light use rather than long periods of standing. A completely clean history with no structural or mechanical advisories means there are no recurring faults to track. That said, the absence of advisories does not guarantee that wear items are fresh. The buyer should still inspect the condition of the tyres, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes, as these are normal consumables on a car of this age. Look for uneven tyre wear, lip wear on the brake discs, and any knocking from the front suspension over speed humps. Given the low annual mileage, the car has likely led an easy life, but a thorough in-person check of the underbody for corrosion and the condition of the rubber suspension components remains sensible before purchase.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 1 Series (R50 SCH) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between January 2022 and January 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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