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FV59 HHU

2009 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,183 mi
Last recorded179,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HHU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 179,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 179,183 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 171,106 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tpms lit. OSF tyre flat

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 171,049 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tpms lit. OSF tyre flat

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

Pass 26 May 2023 163,827 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 163,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 154,468 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 147,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 147,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,239 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 138,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,537 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,889 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,609 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 105,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,764 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,831 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,290 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,613 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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FV59 HHU is a 2009 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 77,620 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV59 HHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV59 HHU registered?

FV59 HHU is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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