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DV09 LAA

2009 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,624 mi
Last recorded136,624 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 136,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 128,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 123,006 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,766 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 108,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 103,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 94,882 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,486 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 92,440 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 83,608 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2018 83,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,967 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,957 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,241 miles

Offside Rear 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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DV09 LAA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV09 LAA, 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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DV09 LAA is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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