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DA59 CHG

2009 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 CHG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 97,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant leak on left side of engine

Fail 12 Mar 2025 88,312 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

coolant leak on left side of engine

Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,319 miles

brake pipes between both rear hoses becoming corroded

fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated

n/s/r tyre pressure low

rear suspension sub-frame becoming corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,480 miles

minor exhaust leak at flexi pipe

n/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded

rear sub-frame becoming corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2022 73,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,524 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,493 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 65,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,834 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,699 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,105 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,120 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 19,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

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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DA59 CHG is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 DA59 CHG, 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 DA59 CHG registered?

DA59 CHG is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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