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AJ10 VOT

2010 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,389 mi
Last recorded98,389 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 VOT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 93,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,247 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,890 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 5,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,029 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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AJ10 VOT is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ10 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

AJ10 VOT is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is AJ10 VOT safe to buy?

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