2018 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · FX68 LNE
2018 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 59,666 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX68 LNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 59,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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FX68 LNE 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 (FX68 LNE) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FX68 LNE Mileage History
- 04/07/202439,734 mi
- 05/08/202545,308 mi+5,574 mi
- 05/09/202545,364 mi+56 mi
- 29/08/202659,635 mi+14,271 mi
- 31/08/202659,666 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 9,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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