2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Diesel · YA18 YJW
2018 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 46,976 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA18 YJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 46,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YA18 YJW 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 (YA18 YJW) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YA18 YJW Mileage History
- 16/08/202341,960 mi
- 06/11/202344,162 mi+2,202 mi
- 06/11/202344,163 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/202445,744 mi+1,581 mi
- 21/10/202546,976 mi+1,232 mi
Average of roughly 2,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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