2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Petrol · YD18 ABU

The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition. The most recent MOT on 11 September 2025 at 29,138 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over the last three years, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2018 model, averaging roughly 3,642 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between 20 September 2023 and 4 September 2024, where the odometer climbed from 22,286 to 28,340 miles. Since that period, the vehicle has covered only 798 miles in a year, indicating it is currently used very sparingly or has spent significant time stationary. While the MOT record is remarkably clean, the low mileage and periods of inactivity introduce specific risks. A buyer should check for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which can degrade regardless of mileage. The lack of recorded brake wear in the history is expected given the low usage, but the brakes should be inspected for surface corrosion or sticking calipers caused by long periods of standing. The record shows two instances where the vehicle failed immediately before passing on the same day in September 2023 and September 2024. Because no specific defects were listed for these failures, they likely relate to minor administrative errors or quick-fix consumables. There is no evidence of structural corrosion or major mechanical instability in the data provided.