2018 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · L26 CAL
2018 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 68,366 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L26 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 68,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L26 CAL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 1 Series (L26 CAL) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L26 CAL Mileage History
- 16/01/202335,916 mi
- 22/02/202450,841 mi+14,925 mi
- 22/02/202450,841 mi
- 06/03/202560,240 mi+9,399 mi
- 04/03/202668,366 mi+8,126 mi
Average of roughly 10,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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