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BD59 HVS

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 HVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 125,711 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 125,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,693 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Fail 3 Oct 2023 116,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Fail 27 Sep 2022 106,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,301 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 101,301 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,671 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,850 miles

Engine check light on

Engine cover fitted

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

N/S/F Wheel is cracked, X1, inner

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S/F Wheel is cracked, X2, inner

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Windscreen washers are weak

Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavy scoring on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine check light on

Engine cover fitted

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

N/S/F Wheel is cracked, X1, inner

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S/F Wheel is cracked, X2, inner

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light on, not flashing

Under tray fitted

Windscreen washers are weak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,675 miles

tear tyres nearing limit

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre Inner has a cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,546 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 19,546 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,572 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 14,594 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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BD59 HVS is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD59 HVS, 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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BD59 HVS is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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