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VK18 EFT

2018 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,511 mi
Last recorded25,511 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X136,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 EFT
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 25,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread, inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 25,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread, inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 22,644 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 22,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 19,287 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 19,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 14,321 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 14,321 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,017 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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VK18 EFT is a 2018 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VK18 EFT, 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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What year was VK18 EFT registered?

VK18 EFT is a 2018 BMW X1, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is VK18 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 EFT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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