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YH59 YPA

2009 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,918 mi
Last recorded118,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,918 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 110,211 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 102,815 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2023 102,815 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,947 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,314 miles

Central Rear stop bulb not working

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2019 83,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 82,441 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,561 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,998 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,327 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 YPA is a 2009 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YPA, 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 YPA is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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