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LJ68 SYF

2018 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,096 mi
Last recorded49,096 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 SYF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 49,096 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2026 49,096 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,045 miles

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2024 41,590 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 41,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 27,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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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LJ68 SYF is a 2018 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ68 SYF, 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 LJ68 SYF registered?

LJ68 SYF is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 24 November 2018.

Is LJ68 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ68 SYF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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