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DA09 ZGK

2009 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,795 mi
Last recorded152,795 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 152,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 142,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 131,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis rails and floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2024 131,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis rails and floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2023 121,109 miles

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

Offside Front condensation in head lamp

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,466 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays front to rear fitted obscuring testable items and prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,979 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,632 miles

1 nsf osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,469 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 25,467 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,083 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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DA09 ZGK is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA09 ZGK, 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 DA09 ZGK registered?

DA09 ZGK is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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