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V888 SML

2018 BMW X1

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,888 mi
Last recorded50,888 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 SML
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 50,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,626 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 39,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 31,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 31,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.8 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 22,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 15,213 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 11,616 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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V888 SML is a 2018 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V888 SML, 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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V888 SML is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 21 December 2018.

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