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PB08 RAY

2018 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB08 RAY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 108,999 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,136 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 87,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 87,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 79,864 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 79,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,536 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,458 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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PB08 RAY is a 2018 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PB08 RAY, 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 PB08 RAY registered?

PB08 RAY is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 19 November 2018.

Is PB08 RAY safe to buy?

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