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L16 GRY

2009 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,279 mi
Last recorded118,279 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 GRY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 107,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,928 miles

All 4 shock absorbers casings corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,315 miles

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 26 Jul 2021 80,131 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 80,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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 rear (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))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,155 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,774 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 54,774 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearing on windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2016 49,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,292 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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L16 GRY is a 2009 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L16 GRY, 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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L16 GRY is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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