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LX59 ELC

2009 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,351 mi
Last recorded88,351 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 ELC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,351 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 88,349 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 79,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 75,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,782 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,415 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 29,372 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)

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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LX59 ELC is a 2009 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX59 ELC, 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 LX59 ELC registered?

LX59 ELC is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is LX59 ELC safe to buy?

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