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BG59 XEC

2009 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,181 mi
Last recorded161,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XEC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 161,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 159,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 158,213 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 150,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Dec 2021 140,047 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 140,046 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER TRACK ROD JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER TRACK ROD JOINT VERY WORN,AT SERVICE LIMIT (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,097 miles

Nearside Front mirror temp repair

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 21 Dec 2020 131,097 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 119,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,683 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 93,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 55,647 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,541 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,599 miles

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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BG59 XEC is a 2009 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 77,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 XEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG59 XEC registered?

BG59 XEC is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is BG59 XEC safe to buy?

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