2010 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · GY10 WNS
2010 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 98,770 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY10 WNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 98,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY10 WNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW X1 (GY10 WNS) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
GY10 WNS Mileage History
- 05/09/202388,572 mi
- 06/09/202388,576 mi+4 mi
- 23/08/202493,435 mi+4,859 mi
- 09/09/202595,533 mi+2,098 mi
- 10/09/202698,770 mi+3,237 mi
Average of roughly 3,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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