MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to brake and suspension components
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to brake and suspension components
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear subframe corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded / components
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
coolant low
rear axle corroded / components
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted front to back restricting full inspection
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flex snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted front to back restricting full inspection
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donought cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donought cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
extensive covers fitted to underbody making inspection difficult.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
extensive covers fitted to underbody making inspection difficult.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
low emitter
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG59 ZKN is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 DG59 ZKN, 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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DG59 ZKN is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2009.
Is DG59 ZKN safe to buy?
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