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SL18 FAO

2018 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 FAO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 67,986 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 67,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 58,498 miles

both front & rear headlamp level rods seized & starting to bend .

Fail 18 Mar 2025 58,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front & rear headlamp level rods seized & starting to bend .

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,257 miles

Front brake discs lipped on inner surface

Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,630 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,477 miles

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

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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SL18 FAO is a 2018 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SL18 FAO, 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 SL18 FAO registered?

SL18 FAO is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is SL18 FAO safe to buy?

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