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DJ08 YNE

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ08 YNE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,927 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,746 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 75,744 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,565 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 74,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and across tyre aswell

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,143 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

parking brake has only just achieved the 16% efficiency to pass

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,590 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2017 52,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 Runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,991 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle misfiring

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,296 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 39,296 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 32,473 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 32,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DJ08 YNE is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DJ08 YNE, 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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DJ08 YNE is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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