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YH59 ZBW

2009 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,662 mi
Last recorded117,662 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 ZBW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 117,662 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,536 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 109,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,161 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 105,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,802 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 72,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,056 miles

nearside front tyre staring to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,775 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,095 miles

rear brake pads starting to become low

Fail 4 Oct 2012 30,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads starting to become low

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 ZBW is a 2009 BMW X1 in Silver 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 ZBW, 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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What year was YH59 ZBW registered?

YH59 ZBW is a 2009 BMW X1, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 ZBW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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