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YD59 ULJ

2009 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,527 mi
Last recorded114,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ULJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 114,527 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 114,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,497 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,452 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,532 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 86,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyre perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyre perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,473 miles

Boot space full.

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing to inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 14,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YD59 ULJ is a 2009 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD59 ULJ, 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 YD59 ULJ registered?

YD59 ULJ is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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