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DE59 HTL

2009 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,079 mi
Last recorded174,079 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 HTL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 174,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 160,525 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 160,525 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 139,372 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 137,293 miles

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

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

park brake weak

Fail 3 Dec 2022 137,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

park brake weak

Pass 23 Dec 2021 131,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2020 125,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 121,420 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,966 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 111,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

ns and osf tyres worn on outer edge.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 98,649 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

ns and osf tyres worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,486 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres surface cracks on outer sidewalls.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HTL is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE59 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

DE59 HTL is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is DE59 HTL safe to buy?

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