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DU59 EPV

2009 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,826 mi
Last recorded124,826 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 124,826 miles

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Fail 6 Jun 2025 123,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 17 Jul 2024 114,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 114,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 103,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on. wiries broken to pads

Fail 21 Jul 2023 103,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on. wiries broken to pads

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,803 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 83,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,544 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside main vehicle vin plate missing,at right hand side .

Fail 26 Sep 2020 73,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central rear view mirror missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside main vehicle vin plate missing,at right hand side .

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,157 miles

handbrake has slight travel.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 67,157 miles

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

handbrake has slight travel.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

alot of movement from exhaust system. Exhaust flexible pipe very weak (not blowing yet though)

interior mirror missing

Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside and outside fittment (5.2.3 (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

alot of movement from exhaust system. Exhaust flexible pipe very weak (not blowing yet though)

interior mirror missing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r also o/s/r (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracked/perishing

rear tyres on both sides on 2 ml also cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,674 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU59 EPV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU59 EPV, 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 DU59 EPV registered?

DU59 EPV is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is DU59 EPV safe to buy?

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