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BG09 EHN

2009 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,492 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 93,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,546 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. LHD Beam kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. LHD Beam kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,541 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake low on effort

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp: light output reduced

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor detached

Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,541 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake low on effort

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp: light output reduced

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor detached

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,370 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 74,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,895 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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BG09 EHN is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG09 EHN, 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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BG09 EHN is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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