2010 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · GU10 XEL
2010 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 77,118 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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GU10 XEL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2021
- 77,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GU10 XEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 1 Series (GU10 XEL) between February 2013 and September 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GU10 XEL Mileage History
- 22/02/201329,369 mi
- 11/11/201335,316 mi+5,947 mi
- 23/10/201438,272 mi+2,956 mi
- 29/10/201542,360 mi+4,088 mi
- 08/11/201645,124 mi+2,764 mi
- 14/10/201755,610 mi+10,486 mi
- 22/10/201866,540 mi+10,930 mi
- 25/10/201971,849 mi+5,309 mi
- 22/10/202074,815 mi+2,966 mi
- 04/09/202177,118 mi+2,303 mi
Average of roughly 5,597 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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