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VN59 ZPG

2009 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,394 mi
Last recorded151,394 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZPG
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 151,394 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,133 miles

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

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

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

tpms light on dash

Fail 7 Nov 2024 148,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

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

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

tpms light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2023 144,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,229 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge dipped at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 136,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2021 132,411 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,573 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 114,573 miles

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 109,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,788 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 106,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,210 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 100,210 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,608 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 64,384 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Dec 2013 55,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,603 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn bold on inner edge,worn very close to cords exposure

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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VN59 ZPG is a 2009 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN59 ZPG, 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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VN59 ZPG is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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