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FA18 OBC

2018 BMW X1

Brown Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,259 mi
Last recorded40,259 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 OBC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 40,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 35,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 32,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,593 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 24,615 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 24,615 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 19,745 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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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FA18 OBC is a 2018 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,499cc 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 FA18 OBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA18 OBC registered?

FA18 OBC is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is FA18 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 OBC 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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