2010 BMW 1 Series: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2010 BMW 1 Series
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Built from June 2007
Power steering warning (built June 2007 to Dec 2011)
A part in the steering control module can fail, lighting the EPS warning and making the steering heavier.
At the viewing: Make sure the steering light goes out and the steering feels light.
- Some cars
Rear axle, brake servo and airbag faults
Faults to have been fixed: loose rear control arm joints (built May to Sept 2004), a leaking brake servo seal (built March 2006) and airbag and seatbelt wiring (built May to July 2008).
At the viewing: Ask a BMW dealer to check the VIN for outstanding work.
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Other years
Every year of the BMW 1 Series compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | – | Too few tests |
| 2021 | – | Too few tests |
| 2020 | – | Too few tests |
| 2019 | 45,249 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 36,394 | Tyres 25% |
| 2017 | 22,214 | Tyres 24% |
| 2016 | 8,208 | Tyres 23% |
| 2015 | 4,513 | Tyres 23% |
| 2014 | 5,815 | Tyres 25% |
| 2013 | 46,392 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 39,866 | Tyres 33% |
| 2011 | 7,344 | Tyres 31% |
| 2009 | 5,465 | Tyres 36% |
| 2008 | 4,129 | Brakes 41% |
| 2007 | 2,814 | Brakes 46% |
| 2006 | 1,811 | Brakes 46% |
| 2005 | 1,773 | Brakes 49% |
| 2004 | 460 | Suspension 43% |