2018 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · N95 ACE
2018 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 41,088 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N95 ACE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/11/2023
- 41,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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N95 ACE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 BMW 1 Series (N95 ACE) between November 2023 and November 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Steering Rack RattleModerate
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- EGR Valve & Cooler RecallsSerious
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- Coolant Loss (B48/B58 Engines)Moderate
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