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DE09 DYB

2009 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,080 mi
Last recorded116,080 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 DYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,080 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 116,080 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,194 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,246 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 111,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 111,246 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,691 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,534 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,850 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,398 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,397 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warnig light on take care

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,593 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,261 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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DE09 DYB is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DE09 DYB, 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 DE09 DYB registered?

DE09 DYB is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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