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VU59 FWP

2009 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,172 mi
Last recorded152,172 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 FWP
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 152,172 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 151,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 144,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 139,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 132,528 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,772 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 127,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,308 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,990 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,058 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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,238 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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VU59 FWP is a 2009 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VU59 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU59 FWP registered?

VU59 FWP is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 FWP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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