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B16 WSG

2010 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,696 mi
Last recorded153,696 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 WSG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 153,696 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 136,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

punture light on

Fail 15 Oct 2024 136,879 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

punture light on

Fail 5 Jun 2024 136,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wall split but no cord showing

both front brake discs inner face scored

full under trays fitted

nail inn nearside rear tyre

power steering light lit up on dash board

tyre pressure waring light on

Pass 30 Mar 2023 999,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 999,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight broken

Pass 30 Dec 2021 128,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2021 128,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 121,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND IS VERY CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRE ARE CRACKED IN THE TREADS BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SEE CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 91,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND IS VERY CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRE ARE CRACKED IN THE TREADS BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SEE CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,296 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding caliper siezed (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,696 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmisions printout issued due to low emmisions

rear brake pads have 50% wear

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust gas emmisions would register on analyser

rear brake pads have 50% wear

Fail 3 Mar 2014 61,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust gas emmisions would register on analyser

rear brake pads have 50% wear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,144 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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B16 WSG is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B16 WSG, 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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What year was B16 WSG registered?

B16 WSG is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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