MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split / perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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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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What year was DF09 FDJ registered?
DF09 FDJ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2009.
Is DF09 FDJ safe to buy?
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