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YH59 DGU

2009 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,829 mi
Last recorded170,829 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DGU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 170,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 170,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 154,787 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 154,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,850 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 125,828 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,080 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 96,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,836 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,762 miles

Hand brake performance just makes mot requirements

Fail 25 Aug 2016 55,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hand brake performance just makes mot requirements

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,758 miles

Child seat fitted not possible to properly check seat belt

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency 16% it is recommended that the brakes are checked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,318 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle too lean to record emmission reading

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,673 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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YH59 DGU is a 2009 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH59 DGU, 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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YH59 DGU is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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