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EJ07 MAX

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests47 (40 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate85.1%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 MAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

40 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,150 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 118,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2025 113,924 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 117,615 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 117,615 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,343 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 46,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 115,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 115,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 36,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,911 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 31,664 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 30,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,646 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,767 miles

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

steering rack clunking

Fail 14 Nov 2019 81,735 miles

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

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

steering rack clunking

Pass 2 May 2019 53,128 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 2 May 2019 53,128 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,602 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 43,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,771 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,889 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,883 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,271 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,379 miles

knocking noise on steering column

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,786 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 11,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 8,904 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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EJ07 MAX is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.1%.

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 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 EJ07 MAX, 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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EJ07 MAX is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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