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AK09 YRD

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,649 mi
Last recorded178,649 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YRD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 178,649 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 178,645 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 171,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 165,556 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 165,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 150,518 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 141,319 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 141,319 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,434 miles

Nearside 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 7 Sep 2019 121,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,838 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,708 miles

underneath obsecured by undertray

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,062 miles

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

Handbrake slight uneven application

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 77,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Handbrake slight uneven application

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 73,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 73,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,928 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,533 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,051 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,961 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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AK09 YRD is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

AK09 YRD is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is AK09 YRD safe to buy?

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