2010 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · WG60 XMY

The most recent MOT in December 2025 at 108,685 miles passed with only tyre-related advisories, but the pattern of wear suggests inconsistent maintenance. The nearside and offside front tyres were flagged for being close to the legal limit and worn unevenly, while the offside front tyre also showed cracking—indicating perishing rubber. This follows a similar issue with the rear tyres in November 2023, where both were worn to the legal minimum. The fact that tyres are repeatedly failing at or near the limit implies either aggressive driving, underinflation, or neglectful rotation. The absence of any major defects in the past two tests is positive, but the recurrence of tyre advisories points to a vehicle where basic upkeep has been overlooked. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,793 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a 16-year-old vehicle, though the gaps between tests vary slightly. The 2022 test at 80,453 miles was followed by a 9,000-mile jump to 88,492 miles by November 2023, suggesting either a period of heavier use or delayed servicing. The rear differential oil leak noted in November 2022—described as not excessive but still present—was never revisited in subsequent tests, raising questions about whether it was addressed or simply ignored. The clean tests in 2021 and 2024 indicate the car can pass without major issues, but the tyre wear and the unresolved oil leak hint at a lack of proactive maintenance. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the tyres, checking for uneven wear, hidden cracks, or signs of perishing on all four. The rear differential should be examined for persistent leaks, as the 2022 advisory suggests potential long-term damage if fluid levels were not topped up or the seal replaced. Suspension components, particularly bushings and coil springs, should be assessed for wear, given the uneven tyre wear patterns. The brakes were never flagged in the MOT history, but binding calipers or uneven disc wear could still be present—especially if the tyres were replaced without addressing underlying alignment issues. Structural integrity, including sills, wheel arches, and underbody corrosion, should also be checked, as the MOT records provide no insight into rust progression over time.