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MT59 GAU

2009 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,664 mi
Last recorded167,664 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 167,664 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance poor

Fail 8 Apr 2026 167,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance poor

Pass 24 Apr 2025 165,191 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 165,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 148,399 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 148,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 142,352 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 132,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf // osf wearing on inner // outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

tpms illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,485 miles

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

OSF WASHER PIPE SPLIT BUT NOT AFFECTING SPRAY

Fail 11 Jan 2019 100,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

OSF WASHER PIPE SPLIT BUT NOT AFFECTING SPRAY

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF INNER TREAD NSF INNER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR CENTRE TREAD NSR CENTRE TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,467 miles

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

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

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 47,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Dec 2013 39,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,831 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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MT59 GAU is a 2009 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT59 GAU, 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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MT59 GAU is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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