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DN59 GGJ

2009 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,032 mi
Last recorded142,032 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 142,032 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 142,032 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 131,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low prematurely on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 121,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 111,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,724 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 102,632 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,588 miles

Front windscreen chipped but less than 10mm

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,005 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2017 69,589 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 69,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,754 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,327 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,613 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2013 47,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DN59 GGJ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN59 GGJ, 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 DN59 GGJ registered?

DN59 GGJ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is DN59 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 GGJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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