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YH59 YKG

2009 BMW X1

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,064 mi
Last recorded139,064 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YKG
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 139,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 139,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 120,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,447 miles

covers fitted underneath

Pass 5 Aug 2020 103,025 miles

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

covers fitted underneath

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,649 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 91,642 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Has been removed. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,133 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 70,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 60,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,153 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,752 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,204 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,131 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 YKG is a 2009 BMW X1 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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