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8981 E

2018 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,734 mi
Last recorded64,734 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8981 E
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,734 miles

Chip in Windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,159 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,251 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 39,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 33,864 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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8981 E is a 2018 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 36,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8981 E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 8 years old, this BMW X1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8981 E registered?

8981 E is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is 8981 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8981 E shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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