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MA68 GAO

2018 BMW X1

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,623 mi
Last recorded50,623 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA68 GAO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 50,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 45,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2025 45,809 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,042 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Aug 2024 42,042 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,342 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 23,873 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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MA68 GAO is a 2018 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 MA68 GAO, 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 MA68 GAO registered?

MA68 GAO is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 7 September 2018.

Is MA68 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA68 GAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA68 GAO have outstanding finance?

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