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AY09 YLC

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,174 mi
Last recorded121,174 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 114,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 96,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,747 miles

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

Rear inner brake pads worn thin and both brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,101 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Both front tyre treads wearing on shoulders

Pass 27 May 2015 35,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 11,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 9,638 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
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AY09 YLC is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY09 YLC, 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 AY09 YLC registered?

AY09 YLC is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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