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BK10 YBA

2010 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,284 mi
Last recorded107,284 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 YBA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,284 miles

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

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

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

undertrays cover fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,487 miles

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

Undertrays cover fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,144 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated x 2 (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 95,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated x 2 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,602 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 88,601 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern out due to head lamp damage (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp damged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned twisted downwards (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure accident damaged and insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode at front and rear pipe unions at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring missing from caliper

Pass 29 May 2019 81,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 81,642 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,012 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources part of led missing(damaged) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 77,976 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear stop lamp emitting white light to rear due to lens being damaged. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources part of led missing(damaged) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 71,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,482 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,604 miles

Front registration plate delaminating.

Offside rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.

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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BK10 YBA is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in White 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 BK10 YBA, 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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BK10 YBA is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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