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DN09 BZG

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,033 mi
Last recorded145,033 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 BZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 145,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 145,031 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,767 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 137,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 136,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 133,535 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions tested no reading

Pass 9 Jul 2021 129,448 miles

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

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

emissions tested no reading

Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,834 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,860 miles

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

emissions tested no reading

Pass 14 Jul 2018 118,078 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH UPPER RADIUS ARM INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,792 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 113,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,924 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 104,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 109,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,924 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 91,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 72,708 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 72,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 51,320 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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DN09 BZG is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DN09 BZG, 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 DN09 BZG registered?

DN09 BZG is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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