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A96 FAW

2010 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,766 mi
Last recorded155,766 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X174,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 FAW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 155,766 miles

Front Number plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 155,766 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust flexi snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Number plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 146,659 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 146,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 142,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 132,338 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 120,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,910 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,098 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,710 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,655 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,133 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,472 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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A96 FAW is a 2010 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A96 FAW, 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 A96 FAW registered?

A96 FAW is a 2010 BMW X1, first registered on 24 January 2010.

Is A96 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A96 FAW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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