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BD09 HCA

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 HCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 133,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 133,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 133,274 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 129,010 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 128,989 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 124,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 4 May 2022 121,038 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components + Oil leak behind under tray

Pass 2 Aug 2021 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 115,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,389 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear uneven tread wear and inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 109,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear uneven tread wear and inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 104,953 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2019 104,781 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,530 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake caliper mounting spring missing, braking not affected

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear repaired (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 100,530 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper mounting spring missing, braking not affected

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear repaired (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,888 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,878 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,149 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,594 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 61,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,627 miles

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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BD09 HCA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BD09 HCA, 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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BD09 HCA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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