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YH59 ZLX

2009 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,364 mi
Last recorded119,364 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 119,364 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 119,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged/exposing internal cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,169 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 Oct 2023 106,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 73,930 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,718 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,716 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,119 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged on outer bead rim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has deep cut in sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,925 miles

Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,265 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 35,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,822 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 ZLX is a 2009 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

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

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