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BG09 WEC

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

257,080 mi
Last recorded257,080 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 WEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 257,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pad borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 240,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 232,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 232,344 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush marked yellow on spring mount arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush marked yellow on spring mount arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 222,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 205,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 191,702 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 190,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (marked in yellow) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 175,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm heavily worn smooth on outer edge to secondary rubber (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 174,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn smooth on outer edge to secondary rubber (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre on wear markers

Pass 20 Aug 2015 159,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 159,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 143,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside rear tyres close to wear indercators offside front tyre perishing in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2014 143,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside rear tyres close to wear indercators offside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 130,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 122,613 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 WEC is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEC, 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 WEC is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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