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2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Diesel · YK18 SDN

YK18 SDN

2018 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 79,935 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 1 SERIES
Year / Origin
2018 · Leeds
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
79,935 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1496cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2018 BMW 1 Series presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 March 2026 at 79,935 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests also closed clean. The single failure on 28 May 2024 at 60,983 miles listed no defects, with the vehicle passing the very next day at 60,985 miles, indicating an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,992 miles, typical for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 44,169 miles at the 3 May 2023 test, then 60,985 miles by 29 May 2024, a 16,816-mile jump in one year that outpaces the longer-term average. From May 2024 to June 2025 the odometer rose to 73,188 miles, then to 79,935 by March 2026, a calmer 6,747-mile spread. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns ever logged across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the elevated 2023 to 2024 mileage burst that can accelerate consumable wear unseen by MOT testers. The clean advisory history offers no flagged structural integrity risks, yet standing moisture corrosion around sills and subframes remains worth checking on a seven-year-old BMW. Verify service records independently, as the MOT alone confirms legal roadworthiness, not interim maintenance quality.
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YK18 SDN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
  • 79,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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YK18 SDN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 11:49
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 1 Series (YK18 SDN) between May 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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YK18 SDN Mileage History

  1. 03/05/202344,169 mi
  2. 28/05/202460,983 mi+16,814 mi
  3. 29/05/202460,985 mi+2 mi
  4. 03/06/202573,188 mi+12,203 mi
  5. 06/03/202679,935 mi+6,747 mi

Average of roughly 12,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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