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2010 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,403 mi
Last recorded162,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 TP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 162,403 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 162,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to excess cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 156,233 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 156,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 121,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,234 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 87,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 85,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Dec 2020 81,449 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,347 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,294 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,344 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 50,344 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,755 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,634 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,613 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge, No cords visable.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,809 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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98 TP is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 98 TP, 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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What year was 98 TP registered?

98 TP is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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