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CY09 KAT

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,310 mi
Last recorded142,310 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 KAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 142,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 133,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 110,353 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 102,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,571 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 95,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,033 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre tred perishing

Offside Front tyre tred perishing abd devoid of tred on inner

Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,321 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tred perishing

Offside Front tyre tred perishing abd devoid of tred on inner

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,163 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,690 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 49,701 miles

Offside front tyre worn and slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2012 49,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn and slightly out of shape on inner 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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CY09 KAT is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CY09 KAT, 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 CY09 KAT registered?

CY09 KAT is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is CY09 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY09 KAT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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