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SP68 VLZ

2018 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,948 mi
Last recorded45,948 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP68 VLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 45,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 45,948 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 43,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 40,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 37,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,184 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,100 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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SP68 VLZ is a 2018 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP68 VLZ, 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 SP68 VLZ registered?

SP68 VLZ is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is SP68 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP68 VLZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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