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BG09 XMX

2009 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XMX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,452 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 116,452 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 111,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 111,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,878 miles

lambda high but within limits of lean burn engine

Fail 15 Jul 2019 76,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,235 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the join on the rear beam (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 69,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the join on the rear beam (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,052 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,937 miles

N/S/F door damaged but has no sharp points that may cause harm

N/S/F tyre wearing low on edges.

O/S/F tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,298 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 XMX is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XMX, 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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What year was BG09 XMX registered?

BG09 XMX is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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