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55 PH

2010 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,435 mi
Last recorded88,435 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 PH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,435 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear diff corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,486 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 82,408 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,246 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward most thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 74,504 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 72,630 miles

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

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

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

service lights on

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,373 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward most thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,119 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear approaching wearbars (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 64,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear approaching wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,651 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,577 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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55 PH is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 55 PH, 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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55 PH is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is 55 PH safe to buy?

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