2010 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · VF10 GZL
2010 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 155,321 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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VF10 GZL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2022
- 155,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF10 GZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW X1 (VF10 GZL) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
VF10 GZL Mileage History
- 19/04/2022155,319 mi
- 25/04/2022155,321 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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