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GY59 XJL

2009 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,924 mi
Last recorded159,924 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 XJL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 159,924 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 142,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 141,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 136,706 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,677 miles

Both rear tyres showing inner edge wear

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 130,459 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 130,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 106,744 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 106,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,686 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,903 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,216 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,489 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 61,489 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 20 Nov 2012 46,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY59 XJL is a 2009 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY59 XJL, 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 GY59 XJL registered?

GY59 XJL is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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The MOT history for GY59 XJL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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