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SM18 VVW

2018 BMW X1

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,102 mi
Last recorded81,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 VVW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 81,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 65,437 miles

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))

Fail 15 May 2024 65,238 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Pass 18 May 2023 51,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 51,255 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 35,734 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 34,989 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 34,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,984 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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SM18 VVW is a 2018 BMW X1 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM18 VVW, 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 SM18 VVW registered?

SM18 VVW is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is SM18 VVW safe to buy?

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