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AK09 SSJ

2009 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,653 mi
Last recorded149,653 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SSJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 149,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 130,684 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components & o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Jun 2017 130,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components & o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Aug 2016 122,791 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 122,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 112,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,074 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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AK09 SSJ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK09 SSJ, 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 AK09 SSJ registered?

AK09 SSJ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is AK09 SSJ safe to buy?

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