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BFZ 5143

2010 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 5143
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 140,063 miles

Handbrake warning light on

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 140,062 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake warning light on

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 139,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake warning light on

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 139,727 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal creeps down under pressure no leaks found (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to bad engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake lamp staying on

underside covers fitted obscuring view

undertray damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake warning light on

Fail 5 Apr 2024 135,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake warning light on

Fail 4 Apr 2024 135,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to bad engine noise when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi pipe to center exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated center (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine noise

handbrake warning light staying on

Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,413 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 127,411 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,622 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 119,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 104,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,011 miles

emissions results not recorded due to low output

Fail 3 Apr 2018 92,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions results not recorded due to low output

Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2015 70,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 60,110 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 5143 is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BFZ 5143, 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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BFZ 5143 is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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