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AF09 ZZP

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,435 mi
Last recorded56,435 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZZP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 56,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation on inside of the lens but not affecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 56,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation on inside of the lens but not affecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 52,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside number plate lamp's dim

Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,876 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 32,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 29,868 miles

Central Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 28,255 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 25,790 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,061 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/Front and N/S/Front tyre low tread on outer edge

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,411 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on outer edges

o/s/rear tyre on wear bars in centre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZZP is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZZP, 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 AF09 ZZP registered?

AF09 ZZP is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 ZZP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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