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DU59 YHZ

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,897 mi
Last recorded124,897 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YHZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 124,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner lower sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Sep 2025 124,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut to the outer shoulder exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner lower sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,570 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2023 108,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp dim in operation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 99,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp dim in operation

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on outer 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Sep 2021 91,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Body component likely to become detached exhaust back box heat shield fully detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on outer 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,112 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 83,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,702 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 65,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 22545R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

runflat and non runflat tyres mixed on vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 64,297 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 64,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,835 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges .....

Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 33,990 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,448 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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DU59 YHZ is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

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

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