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AO59 DWE

2009 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 126,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 126,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 113,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,160 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,008 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,917 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

both rear tyres low.

Fail 2 May 2017 65,915 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

both rear tyres low.

Pass 6 May 2016 55,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,609 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 30,604 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 18,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,736 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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AO59 DWE is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO59 DWE, 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 AO59 DWE registered?

AO59 DWE is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is AO59 DWE safe to buy?

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