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AY59 ZMO

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,953 mi
Last recorded107,953 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 107,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 83,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,889 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,430 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,492 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 35,159 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt does not work

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 23,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt does not work

outer sill covers fitted

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 ZMO is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZMO, 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 AY59 ZMO registered?

AY59 ZMO is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AY59 ZMO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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