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A17 EAV

2009 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,662 mi
Last recorded83,662 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 40,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 33,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 24,452 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 19,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked on the outer side wall.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 15,068 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 15,068 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 8,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 2,932 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake discs.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 2,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 2,666 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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A17 EAV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 75,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 EAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 EAV registered?

A17 EAV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is A17 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 EAV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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