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BH59 AJH

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,900 mi
Last recorded90,900 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH59 AJH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,900 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 90,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 49,058 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 48,964 miles

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position Damaged/Broken (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 26,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 21,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 17,361 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 14,932 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 14,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

205/50 R17 89V BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A I (RSC)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,070 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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BH59 AJH is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BH59 AJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BH59 AJH registered?

BH59 AJH is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is BH59 AJH safe to buy?

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