2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Petrol · YK18 VDW
2018 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 89,683 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK18 VDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 89,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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YK18 VDW 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 (YK18 VDW) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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 (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”.
YK18 VDW Mileage History
- 07/07/202351,229 mi
- 15/07/202351,418 mi+189 mi
- 08/08/202462,724 mi+11,306 mi
- 12/08/202576,409 mi+13,685 mi
- 12/08/202689,683 mi+13,274 mi
Average of roughly 12,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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