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AK04 DAN

2010 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,965 mi
Last recorded125,965 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 DAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 125,965 miles

ADVISE Bonnet catch /lock corroded and stiff to open

ADVISE Under body , suspension , brake , steering , exhaust , rubber bushes and boots Covered in Age related corrosion and wear

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity rear lens been tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damaged on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lens been tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 125,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn and cracking /split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Bonnet catch /lock corroded and stiff to open

ADVISE Tyre warning light is on

ADVISE Under body , suspension , brake , steering , exhaust , rubber bushes and boots Covered in Age related corrosion and wear

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity rear lens been tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damaged on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lens been tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,817 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))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 123,817 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 119,901 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated wont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 105,882 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 89,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,725 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,362 miles

Nearside Front headlamp top bracket broken but secure when bonnet closed

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2017 61,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front headlamp top bracket broken but secure when bonnet closed

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,960 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to markers

both rear tyres perishing

emissions to low for analyser to read

nsf tyre worn on outer edge and perishing to tread

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,255 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,534 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front head lamp has slight condensation inside unit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,795 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge advise replace

o/s/f tyre worn on edge advise replace

rear tyres 3mm

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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AK04 DAN is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK04 DAN, 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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AK04 DAN is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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