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FY59 ELX

2009 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,929 mi
Last recorded170,929 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ELX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 170,929 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 165,645 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 165,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti-rattle clip missing

Pass 23 Aug 2022 153,890 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 144,232 miles

Front exhaust flexy corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] and bald on inner tread 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 144,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexy corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] and bald on inner tread 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 133,356 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,893 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,287 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 51,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,680 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2013 40,732 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,443 miles

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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FY59 ELX is a 2009 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY59 ELX, 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 FY59 ELX registered?

FY59 ELX is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is FY59 ELX safe to buy?

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