2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Petrol · RB18 APR
2018 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 34,872 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RB18 APR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 34,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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RB18 APR 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 (RB18 APR) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
RB18 APR Mileage History
- 05/05/202216,664 mi
- 19/05/202321,359 mi+4,695 mi
- 16/05/202425,657 mi+4,298 mi
- 16/05/202530,088 mi+4,431 mi
- 21/05/202634,872 mi+4,784 mi
Average of roughly 4,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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