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YH59 YKY

2009 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,280 mi
Last recorded112,280 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 112,280 miles

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

undersealed

Pass 19 May 2025 110,279 miles

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 110,279 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 108,066 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 106,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sub frame and majority of rear suspention components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 89,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,946 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,561 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,402 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 YKY is a 2009 BMW X1 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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