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BN59 YLH

2009 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,930 mi
Last recorded155,930 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YLH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 155,930 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 113,935 miles

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

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

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

headlamps slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,047 miles

Nearside Rear break retaining clip missing

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 103,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to check (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear break retaining clip missing

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test of screen ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 79,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,030 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear tyres low inside edges

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,130 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r upper arm has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,039 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 29,979 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,501 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 17,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN59 YLH is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN59 YLH, 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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BN59 YLH is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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