2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Diesel · EM12 SMM
2018 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 59,584 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM12 SMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 59,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM12 SMM 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 (EM12 SMM) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
EM12 SMM Mileage History
- 27/07/202449,686 mi
- 26/07/202554,344 mi+4,658 mi
- 26/07/202554,344 mi
- 01/08/202659,584 mi+5,240 mi
- 01/08/202659,584 mi
Average of roughly 4,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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