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AJ10 XBC

2010 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,171 mi
Last recorded129,171 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 XBC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 129,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,869 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling on rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi worn but operating correctly

Fail 14 Aug 2024 122,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened brake flexi bracket rubbing onto causing a cut into link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched trapped between shock absorber and antiroll bar link routed incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front abs wiring incorrectly mounted

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper carrier bolt loose. tightened during test (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling on rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi worn but operating correctly

Pass 19 Aug 2023 116,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,005 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 110,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,957 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,346 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 16,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XBC is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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