2010 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YY10 WVC
2010 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 96,572 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY10 WVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 96,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY10 WVC 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 (YY10 WVC) between May 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YY10 WVC Mileage History
- 14/05/202287,645 mi
- 03/01/202489,343 mi+1,698 mi
- 03/01/202489,343 mi
- 11/01/202590,527 mi+1,184 mi
- 14/01/202696,572 mi+6,045 mi
Average of roughly 2,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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