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BK59 DHL

2009 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,737 mi
Last recorded129,737 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 DHL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 129,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 117,649 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,604 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,075 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,747 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 94,747 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,510 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,503 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,516 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 87,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 56,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 47,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,421 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,081 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 31,081 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,999 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's worn advise

rear brake disc's worn advise

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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BK59 DHL is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK59 DHL, 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 BK59 DHL registered?

BK59 DHL is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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