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AU10 XFV

2010 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 XFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 79,979 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 79,943 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front one as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 72,182 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 37,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,273 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 23,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high both aims (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 19,368 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 14,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 11,764 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AU10 XFV is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU10 XFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU10 XFV is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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