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J8 EJM

2018 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,786 mi
Last recorded68,786 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EJM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 68,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed through cracked tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 58,010 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 58,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 51,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,082 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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J8 EJM is a 2018 BMW X1 in White 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 J8 EJM, 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 J8 EJM registered?

J8 EJM is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 14 March 2018.

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