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DE09 VTV

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VTV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,034 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 72,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured lambda sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,706 miles

UNDERTRAY/PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,565 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 41,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,733 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 VTV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

DE09 VTV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is DE09 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 VTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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