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VK59 CWD

2009 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,777 mi
Last recorded147,777 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 CWD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 147,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft to Rear Diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 145,210 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 145,199 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,113 miles

number plate lights reduced output

Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,891 miles

minor under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 122,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 117,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 117,537 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,939 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edges

Offside Front wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,838 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,148 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 101,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,890 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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VK59 CWD is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 75,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK59 CWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 CWD registered?

VK59 CWD is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is VK59 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 CWD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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