2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Petrol · J28 NAJ
2018 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 71,040 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J28 NAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 71,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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J28 NAJ 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 (J28 NAJ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
J28 NAJ Mileage History
- 18/03/202453,519 mi
- 21/03/202565,738 mi+12,219 mi
- 21/03/202565,739 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/202567,210 mi+1,471 mi
- 13/04/202671,040 mi+3,830 mi
Average of roughly 8,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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