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FG18 GAX

2018 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,043 mi
Last recorded133,043 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 GAX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 133,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most both sides, bushes also splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also outer sidewall perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 132,615 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides, 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most both sides, bushes also splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also outer sidewall perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,181 miles

tpms light stays on.

Fail 27 Oct 2023 106,181 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both had no beam pattern ok now. (4.1.2 (c))

tpms light stays on.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,213 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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FG18 GAX is a 2018 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG18 GAX, 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 FG18 GAX registered?

FG18 GAX is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 9 May 2018.

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