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BM04 JKM

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 JKM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,979 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,106 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 84,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,563 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,370 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,296 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,802 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,840 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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BM04 JKM is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel 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 BM04 JKM, 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 BM04 JKM registered?

BM04 JKM is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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