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AK18 RCU

2018 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,559 mi
Last recorded32,559 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 RCU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 32,559 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 32,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger seat unavailable due to child car seat.

Pass 13 May 2025 27,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 21,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 15,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 11,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 9,697 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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AK18 RCU is a 2018 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AK18 RCU, 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 AK18 RCU registered?

AK18 RCU is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AK18 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 RCU 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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