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DF09 FDJ

2009 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,004 mi
Last recorded162,004 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 FDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 162,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, subframe, suspension component's corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 162,004 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, subframe, suspension component's corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 156,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 146,185 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of surface corrosion (monitor ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 131,821 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split / perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 131,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside number plate lamp dim

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split / perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 118,086 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 118,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe clamp not secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,367 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on inside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 103,367 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on inside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,665 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,393 miles

All four tyres deteriorating slightly on outer sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,782 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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DF09 FDJ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF09 FDJ, 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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DF09 FDJ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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