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L55 DES

2018 BMW X1

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,658 mi
Last recorded28,658 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 DES
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,658 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 26,232 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2024 26,232 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,823 miles

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 19 Apr 2021 21,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,891 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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L55 DES is a 2018 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L55 DES, 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 L55 DES registered?

L55 DES is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is L55 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 DES shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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