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AK10 JVA

2010 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,803 mi
Last recorded84,803 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 JVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 84,734 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mill outer edge worn tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mill and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mill and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 79,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 76,028 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 76,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Tyre pressure monitor system fault light on dash

Pass 24 May 2022 70,179 miles

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

Exhaust flexi wrap broken

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken / warning light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 65,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 65,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Incorrect cap type. Does not create an efficient seal. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,713 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 55,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,225 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 47,225 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,952 miles

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Apr 2016 43,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,418 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 38,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,017 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,134 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 JVA is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK10 JVA, 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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AK10 JVA is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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