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YH59 YHJ

2009 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,437 mi
Last recorded138,437 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 138,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 126,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear track control arm inner bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 117,873 miles

Nearside Front Backplate corroded around fixing holes.

Fail 26 Feb 2024 117,860 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Pass seat occupancy mat fault.(93c2) (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc backplate corroded,insecure.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,517 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 106,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,750 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 104,642 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 25 Jan 2019 97,960 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 97,960 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,251 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake Pad Warning Light Illuminated Indicating Fault

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Metal On Metal, Scored Face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,053 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,525 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,503 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 49,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 YHJ is a 2009 BMW X1 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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