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AK59 LRF

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LRF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 115,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 111,379 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 111,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check Nearside Rear wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside Rear Upper most Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside Rear Upper most Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Paring brake requirements only just met.(18%) it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,978 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 107,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 103,028 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,786 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Upper Rear Suspension Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge and about to expose cords

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge and about to expose cords

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,275 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,306 miles

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

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

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

Under vehicle covers restrict under vehicle checks.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 54,994 miles

Cut on outer sidewall of Nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,986 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 32,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,639 miles

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)

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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AK59 LRF is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK59 LRF, 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 AK59 LRF registered?

AK59 LRF is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AK59 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 LRF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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