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SW59 EZV

2009 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,714 mi
Last recorded96,714 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 EZV
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,481 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 87,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,144 miles

General corrosion over rear sub frame and vehicle body

Fail 8 Sep 2022 71,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion over rear sub frame and vehicle body

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear General corrosion over rear subframe and vehicle body

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,860 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,614 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,105 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 41,105 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 38,440 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,838 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

Fail 20 Nov 2015 35,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,080 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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SW59 EZV is a 2009 BMW X1 in Blue 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 SW59 EZV, 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 SW59 EZV registered?

SW59 EZV is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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