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167,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up assembly loose (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Outer smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to check rear seat belts due to car full of items
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Outer smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Unable to check rear seat belts due to car full of items
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust silencer insecure flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users refit front bumper (6.1.B.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (3.3.A.1b)
Steering system fouling n/s inner wing fouling road wheel (2.2.D.2a)
registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belt due to child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belt due to child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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BK09 HVU is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 BK09 HVU, 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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BK09 HVU is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 May 2009.
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