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AK60 SBV

2010 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,607 mi
Last recorded149,607 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 1 Series74,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 SBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 149,607 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,517 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,204 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,920 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 116,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 112,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,350 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,350 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 99,823 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 99,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 91,754 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 84,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 76,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK60 SBV is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK60 SBV, 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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AK60 SBV is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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