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DN09 ZGC

2009 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,743 mi
Last recorded94,743 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 ZGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,902 miles

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,844 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,036 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 66,036 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f/r brake discs excessively corroded, on outer face.

n/s/r tyre has serious cracking on outer shoulder.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f/r brake discs excessively corroded, on outer face.

n/s/r tyre has serious cracking on outer shoulder.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,061 miles

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

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

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 ZGC is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGC, 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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DN09 ZGC is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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