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BJ09 ZGA

2009 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

200,854 mi
Last recorded200,854 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZGA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 200,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 186,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 169,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 150,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,399 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2021 108,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,230 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 95,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 47,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,588 miles

brake pads worn.

cracking to tyres.

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 25,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pads worn.

cracking to tyres.

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,914 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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BJ09 ZGA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 ZGA, 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 BJ09 ZGA registered?

BJ09 ZGA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is BJ09 ZGA safe to buy?

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