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YH59 YHT

2009 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,340 mi
Last recorded194,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 194,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 194,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 187,575 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 175,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 168,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 163,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 153,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 152,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 137,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease not allowing full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 137,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease not allowing full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 131,300 miles

undertrays/engine covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2019 131,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays/engine covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2018 128,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,403 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 123,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,834 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 YHT is a 2009 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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