2010 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · HY10 OLV
2010 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 140,123 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY10 OLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 140,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY10 OLV 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 (HY10 OLV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
HY10 OLV Mileage History
- 05/04/2023125,844 mi
- 11/04/2023125,873 mi+29 mi
- 15/04/2025132,707 mi+6,834 mi
- 13/04/2026140,105 mi+7,398 mi
- 22/04/2026140,123 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 4,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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