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L123 SHJ

2018 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,064 mi
Last recorded63,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 SHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 53,316 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 53,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged CUT TO CORDS X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2025 52,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 cuts to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,118 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 46,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2024 43,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 34,325 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 34,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,179 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 25,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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L123 SHJ is a 2018 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L123 SHJ, 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 L123 SHJ registered?

L123 SHJ is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is L123 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 SHJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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