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FJ18 VGU

2018 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,155 mi
Last recorded49,155 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ18 VGU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 49,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 40,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 31,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.0mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 23,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 19,154 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 14,719 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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FJ18 VGU is a 2018 BMW X1 in Black 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 FJ18 VGU, 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 FJ18 VGU registered?

FJ18 VGU is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is FJ18 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ18 VGU 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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