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AY59 ZLV

2009 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,934 mi
Last recorded198,934 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 198,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 198,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 197,004 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 193,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 191,788 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 188,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 176,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,700 miles

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

TPMS light on dash

Fail 25 Sep 2019 154,700 miles

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2018 135,282 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Nearside front shock absorber slight leak

Fail 6 Sep 2018 135,282 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

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

Nearside front shock absorber slight leak

Pass 2 Sep 2017 111,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,100 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,627 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,607 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AY59 ZLV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY59 ZLV, 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 AY59 ZLV registered?

AY59 ZLV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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