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SU51 EMS

2018 BMW X1

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,517 mi
Last recorded13,517 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 EMS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 13,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 9,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 6,717 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 6,080 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OSF alloy outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 5,088 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 4,826 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 4,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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SU51 EMS is a 2018 BMW X1 in White with a 1,998cc 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 SU51 EMS, 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 SU51 EMS registered?

SU51 EMS is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is SU51 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 EMS 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.

Does SU51 EMS have outstanding finance?

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