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YH59 ZNO

2009 BMW X1

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,386 mi
Last recorded160,386 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 160,386 miles

rear prop coupling split

front tca bushes split

Fail 12 Aug 2025 160,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tca bushes split

rear prop coupling split

Pass 23 May 2023 147,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2022 141,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (inner knuckle joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (inner knuckle joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 137,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2021 137,716 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2020 136,396 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2020 136,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 131,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 128,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 128,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,156 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 116,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake master and servo fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 103,056 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake master and servo fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2014 74,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,427 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pads 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 ZNO is a 2009 BMW X1 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

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

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