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AV59 ECA

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ECA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 92,364 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,258 miles

Front brake pads are 80% worn

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,819 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,819 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,576 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,679 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 71,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,875 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,142 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,365 miles

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

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

nearside rear jacking pad missing.

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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AV59 ECA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV59 ECA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV59 ECA registered?

AV59 ECA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AV59 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 ECA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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