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AO59 FWG

2009 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

190,380 mi
Last recorded190,380 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 190,380 miles

REAR TYRES

Pass 24 Feb 2025 188,594 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 184,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 179,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wearing uneven to OSR

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 171,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,774 miles

both rear brake pipes swollen under protective coating.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,739 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 119,122 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 119,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,097 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,418 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,263 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,819 miles

front inner brake pads getting low approx 3mm

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 FWG is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO59 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

AO59 FWG is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is AO59 FWG safe to buy?

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