CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV59 JWZ

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,327 mi
Last recorded134,327 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 JWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,606 miles

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 130,606 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,493 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Oct 2021 120,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,466 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,586 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,705 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,276 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 50,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 14,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV59 JWZ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AV59 JWZ, 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

How do I check the history of AV59 JWZ?

You can check the full history of AV59 JWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV59 JWZ registered?

AV59 JWZ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is AV59 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 JWZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV59 JWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV59 JWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.