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BN59 YSZ

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,286 mi
Last recorded68,286 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 68,286 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 66,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,714 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,390 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,616 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 31,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,172 miles

front discs slightly corroded

n/sf tyre wearing badly outside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 24,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs slightly corroded

n/sf tyre wearing badly outside edge

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 YSZ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN59 YSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 YSZ registered?

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

Is BN59 YSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 YSZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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