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GF59 ZFA

2009 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 ZFA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 125,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 123,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 119,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,627 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 112,276 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 112,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 107,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,604 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,057 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,135 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,411 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,480 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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GF59 ZFA is a 2009 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF59 ZFA, 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 GF59 ZFA registered?

GF59 ZFA is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is GF59 ZFA safe to buy?

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