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YH59 YEG

2009 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,318 mi
Last recorded145,318 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YEG
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 145,318 miles

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

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

Rear Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

Fail 1 Nov 2025 145,189 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 138,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,049 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 128,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,725 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,723 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 115,315 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jan 2022 115,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,776 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 107,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,029 miles

front exhaust clamp cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,039 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,957 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,772 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 70,742 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,435 miles

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 YEG is a 2009 BMW X1 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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