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DK09 SAN

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,828 mi
Last recorded52,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 SAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,945 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 45,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,678 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 31,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 21,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 19,181 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 19,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,400 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 17,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 15,570 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 15,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 13,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 11,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 9,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 5,996 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,940 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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DK09 SAN is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 DK09 SAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK09 SAN registered?

DK09 SAN is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is DK09 SAN safe to buy?

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