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BJ59 GUX

2009 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,805 mi
Last recorded48,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GUX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 48,805 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 47,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 41,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 40,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,708 miles

x1 nut missing off exhaust flange from down pipe (cat) to centre exhaust pipe, not leaking or blowing

Fail 6 Jan 2021 38,708 miles

Windscreen washer not working both jets inop (3.5 (a))

x1 nut missing off exhaust flange from down pipe (cat) to centre exhaust pipe, not leaking or blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,208 miles

exhaust nut and thread missing on down pipe to centre pipe, not blowing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,526 miles

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 2 Jan 2018 32,164 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 29,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 29,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front Washer Jets (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 26,546 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 26,546 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,321 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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BJ59 GUX is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ59 GUX, 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 BJ59 GUX registered?

BJ59 GUX is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 GUX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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