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YH59 XLD

2009 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,086 mi
Last recorded167,086 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XLD
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 167,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 156,156 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear "diff" seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/55*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 225/55*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 188,276 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 188,276 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 181,738 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 170,142 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 160,374 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 160,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 148,647 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 148,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,795 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,624 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 XLD is a 2009 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH59 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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