2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Petrol · EK18 MFU
2018 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 62,173 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK18 MFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 62,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EK18 MFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 1 Series (EK18 MFU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EK18 MFU Mileage History
- 28/03/202337,877 mi
- 28/03/202445,072 mi+7,195 mi
- 18/03/202552,780 mi+7,708 mi
- 20/03/202552,781 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/202662,173 mi+9,392 mi
Average of roughly 8,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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