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AK10 BYM

2010 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 BYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 123,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 116,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 116,737 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 111,055 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine breather pipe split to intake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,795 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 99,313 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 93,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,534 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,661 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,752 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on edges

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,514 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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AK10 BYM is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AK10 BYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK10 BYM registered?

AK10 BYM is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is AK10 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK10 BYM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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