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FA10 ZEB

2010 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,804 mi
Last recorded122,804 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X174,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA10 ZEB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,804 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

axel corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 120,865 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,874 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 7 Feb 2023 111,340 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 105,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 100,158 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No emissions detected on free acceleration test

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 100,158 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No emissions detected on free acceleration test

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 97,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,431 miles

Engine covers under trays fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,497 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre 2mm of tread 225/50 R17

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm of traed

Offside Front Tyer 3mm of tread

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm of tread ,slight damage to inner side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,100 miles

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

zero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Fail 6 Nov 2015 72,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

zero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,219 miles

No exhaust emissions detected in free acceleration test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,219 miles

No exhaust emissions detected in free acceleration test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 59,359 miles

crack in windscreen

rear tyres cracking between tread

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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FA10 ZEB is a 2010 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 74,927 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA10 ZEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA10 ZEB is a 2010 BMW X1, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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