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BFZ 5098

2010 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,463 mi
Last recorded118,463 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 5098
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,463 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,257 miles

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

Front Engine undertray and floor cover obscuring components.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,956 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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BFZ 5098 is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFZ 5098, 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 BFZ 5098 registered?

BFZ 5098 is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 February 2010.

Is BFZ 5098 safe to buy?

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