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AJ10 URE

2010 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,187 mi
Last recorded151,187 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 URE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,187 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 151,027 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,190 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2024 129,184 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,103 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 31 Aug 2023 125,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2022 123,501 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 123,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 121,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,954 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,075 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,776 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 71,517 miles

front tyres wearing very low on edges

Pass 31 May 2013 55,609 miles

all inner brake pads starting to wear low

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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AJ10 URE is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ10 URE, 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 AJ10 URE registered?

AJ10 URE is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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