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SW18 FRC

2018 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,546 mi
Last recorded59,546 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 FRC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 59,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 59,524 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 47,396 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,346 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,309 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 33,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 23,902 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 23,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SW18 FRC is a 2018 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW18 FRC, 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 SW18 FRC registered?

SW18 FRC is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is SW18 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 FRC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW18 FRC have outstanding finance?

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