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DV09 YKM

2009 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YKM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 131,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 131,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,195 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 124,192 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,499 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 114,499 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 103,456 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre seat belt inoperative wont pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,096 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear centre (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,631 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working lamp required (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,176 miles

Centre Rear oil leak from diff

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 40,012 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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DV09 YKM is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV09 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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