2018 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · R16 HEJ
2018 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 39,235 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R16 HEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 39,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R16 HEJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 1 Series (R16 HEJ) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R16 HEJ Mileage History
- 27/06/202321,904 mi
- 19/06/202430,498 mi+8,594 mi
- 20/06/202430,498 mi
- 19/06/202539,229 mi+8,731 mi
- 19/06/202539,235 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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