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SL18 VXW

2018 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,693 mi
Last recorded91,693 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 VXW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,693 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 91,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 80,052 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

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

undertrays fitted & inner/outersills fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,209 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 27,306 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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SL18 VXW is a 2018 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL18 VXW, 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 SL18 VXW registered?

SL18 VXW is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is SL18 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL18 VXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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