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A23 VLB

2010 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X174,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 VLB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 104,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 97,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 94,257 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 94,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,580 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 88,228 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 88,224 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,179 miles

Offside rear inner cv gaiter has a pin hole in it

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,862 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 50,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,077 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A23 VLB is a 2010 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 74,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A23 VLB, 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 16 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A23 VLB registered?

A23 VLB is a 2010 BMW X1, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is A23 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 VLB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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