2010 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · LJ10 XEF
2010 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 60,103 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ10 XEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 60,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ10 XEF 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 1 Series (LJ10 XEF) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ10 XEF Mileage History
- 28/06/202358,637 km
- 27/06/202446,862 mi
- 27/06/202446,862 mi
- 26/06/202559,803 mi+12,941 mi
- 01/07/202560,103 mi+300 mi
Average of roughly 729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Below Average
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