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A24 KBL

2009 BMW 1 Series

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,321 mi
Last recorded98,321 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 KBL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT FACING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT FACING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 52,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 45,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge/cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,596 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,141 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 17,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 12,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 6,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 6,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 1,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 976 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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A24 KBL is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A24 KBL, 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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A24 KBL is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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