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YH59 ZXU

2009 BMW X1

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,472 mi
Last recorded136,472 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X177,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 136,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 128,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,216 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 120,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 113,523 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 113,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,762 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 102,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,542 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,414 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 91,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 84,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 79,144 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 73,419 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 73,405 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 30 Apr 2014 66,618 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 May 2013 45,715 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 May 2012 25,449 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 ZXU is a 2009 BMW X1 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

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

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