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PO18 VBL

2018 BMW X1

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,567 mi
Last recorded99,567 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO18 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,567 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Fail 9 Apr 2026 99,567 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,615 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,959 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Fail 26 Apr 2024 77,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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PO18 VBL is a 2018 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,998cc 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 PO18 VBL, 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 PO18 VBL registered?

PO18 VBL is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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