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YH59 YDR

2009 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,497 mi
Last recorded194,497 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YDR
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 194,497 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 194,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 187,440 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose (some mountings broken)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded & coverings blistering (pipes mounted to rear sub-frame) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 171,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front nsf shock absorber top mount split.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coating blistered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stickers fitted to headlights.

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 171,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front nsf shock absorber top mount split.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coating blistered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stickers fitted to headlights.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 160,059 miles

Front Both front disc backplates lose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 160,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Both front disc backplates lose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 146,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 146,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 10 Feb 2020 123,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,350 miles

Emissions not detected

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 98,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Emissions not detected

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread low on both edges

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,165 miles

All tyres perished between treads

Emmisions were too low too record

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 32,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YDR is a 2009 BMW X1 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH59 YDR, 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 YH59 YDR registered?

YH59 YDR is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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