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DU03 BEX

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,272 mi
Last recorded47,272 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 BEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions reading; 0.78 1/m, service brake efficiency 75%,parking brake efficiency 30%.

front tyre sizes 205/50/17,inner edges wearing slightly,approx 10% worn & have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted, rear tyre sizes 225/45/17 as new & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted.

no tow bar fitted at time of test,slight wear on front & rear brake discs,front & rear brake pads approx 20% worn.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 37,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions reading; 0.78 1/m, service brake efficiency 75%,parking brake efficiency 30%.

front tyre sizes 205/50/17,inner edges wearing slightly,approx 10% worn & have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted, rear tyre sizes 225/45/17 as new & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted.

no tow bar fitted at time of test,slight wear on front & rear brake discs,front & rear brake pads approx 20% worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,119 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)

both front tyrs scrubbing on outer edges close to cords

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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DU03 BEX is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DU03 BEX, 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 DU03 BEX registered?

DU03 BEX is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is DU03 BEX safe to buy?

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