MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO BINDING BRAKE (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section split (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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AO09 BLF is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 AO09 BLF, 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 AO09 BLF registered?
AO09 BLF is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 April 2009.
Is AO09 BLF safe to buy?
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