2010 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SH10 AHL
2010 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 91,130 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH10 AHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 91,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH10 AHL 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 (SH10 AHL) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”.
SH10 AHL Mileage History
- 20/03/202483,458 mi
- 22/03/202483,458 mi
- 02/04/202590,662 mi+7,204 mi
- 29/04/202691,127 mi+465 mi
- 30/04/202691,130 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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