CarVerify

Free Car Check

P18 PXB

2009 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,368 mi
Last recorded156,368 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 PXB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 156,368 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 156,294 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both nozzles (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All suspension and prescribed mounting areas corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 150,343 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edges

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorbers Are Corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 143,472 miles

nearside rear tail lamp slightly damaged

rear heat shield missing

slight play at offside front wheel

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 143,444 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tail lamp slightly damaged

rear heat shield missing

slight play at offside front wheel

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Fail 9 Feb 2023 137,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 11 Feb 2022 132,007 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 132,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

t.p,m.s.light on

Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,467 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 121,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

t p m s light on

Pass 4 Dec 2019 107,936 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 107,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,721 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear exhasut heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 71,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front exhaust pipe clamp split open

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,600 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2016 61,600 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,913 miles

Front exhaust clamp split open

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,307 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 43,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,618 miles

official parking sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,454 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
Full BMW X1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P18 PXB is a 2009 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 77,620 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 P18 PXB, 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 17 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P18 PXB?

You can check the full history of P18 PXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P18 PXB registered?

P18 PXB is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is P18 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 PXB shows 24 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.

Does P18 PXB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P18 PXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.