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AO09 HWA

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,656 mi
Last recorded101,656 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 HWA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 101,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,926 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 79,000 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 78,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,476 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,476 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,273 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,804 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,436 miles

front wipers smearing sligtly

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,071 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 31,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 28,749 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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AO09 HWA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWA, 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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AO09 HWA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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