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DE59 BWV

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,830 mi
Last recorded150,830 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 BWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 150,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 139,441 miles

rear seats not in use

Pass 22 Aug 2023 128,978 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 104,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,631 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,421 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 44,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,087 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 38,087 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,525 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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DE59 BWV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DE59 BWV, 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 DE59 BWV registered?

DE59 BWV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is DE59 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 BWV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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