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DE59 WWL

2009 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,435 mi
Last recorded171,435 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 WWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 171,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 161,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 149,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge and has damage to side wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2023 138,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 127,000 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 123,183 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both side did not lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 123,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both side did not lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 122,033 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 122,033 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,394 miles

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 117,750 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 115,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 115,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 115,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,852 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 96,522 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 96,520 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,306 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 WWL is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE59 WWL, 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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DE59 WWL is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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