2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Diesel · YB68 WPW
2018 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 85,575 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YB68 WPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 85,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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YB68 WPW 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 (YB68 WPW) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YB68 WPW Mileage History
- 16/11/202259,502 mi
- 16/11/202259,502 mi
- 29/11/202367,821 mi+8,319 mi
- 30/11/202476,287 mi+8,466 mi
- 26/11/202585,575 mi+9,288 mi
Average of roughly 8,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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