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AF09 MJO

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,813 mi
Last recorded168,813 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 168,813 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 157,629 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 141,907 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,838 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,986 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,707 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside worn on edges and sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlight has moisture in the lense

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounts to rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower jacking block missing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall of tyre has a split but no cord is visible

plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car

Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,457 miles

chip in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,251 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 75,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,819 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 37,819 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AF09 MJO is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF09 MJO, 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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AF09 MJO is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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