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AK10 TXT

2010 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,601 mi
Last recorded220,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 TXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 220,601 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 220,601 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 215,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 215,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 204,038 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 196,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 180,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 180,461 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 166,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 153,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 153,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 142,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Fail 22 Feb 2018 142,082 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 127,125 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,639 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,273 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 TXT is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

AK10 TXT is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is AK10 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK10 TXT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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