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D56 GTC

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,116 mi
Last recorded68,116 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD56 GTC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 68,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 66,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,331 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,453 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 59,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,328 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 55,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,664 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,486 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 25,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,565 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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D56 GTC is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D56 GTC, 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 D56 GTC registered?

D56 GTC is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is D56 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D56 GTC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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