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BJ10 LWM

2010 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,912 mi
Last recorded158,912 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 LWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 158,912 miles

Nearside Front TYRE LOW TREAD

Fail 11 Feb 2026 158,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front TYYRE LOW TREAD

Pass 22 Feb 2025 153,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,024 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 146,668 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 145,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 139,414 miles

brake pad warning light on

front and rear brake pads worn

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 17 Sep 2020 139,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front and rear brake pads worn

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 7 Mar 2019 126,662 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 103,114 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 93,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,730 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 60,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 60,383 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BJ10 LWM is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ10 LWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ10 LWM registered?

BJ10 LWM is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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