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B3 WLR

2009 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,537 mi
Last recorded68,537 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WLR
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,537 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 68,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 67,791 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,384 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,701 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,884 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,035 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,650 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has worn very low on the inner edge soon to show cord

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,099 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,656 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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B3 WLR is a 2009 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 77,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 WLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B3 WLR registered?

B3 WLR is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is B3 WLR safe to buy?

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