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YH59 YEY

2009 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,452 mi
Last recorded94,452 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YEY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,452 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,830 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 88,938 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 85,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,856 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,856 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,928 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,983 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 YEY is a 2009 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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