2009 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · BJ09 TZW
2009 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 195,996 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ09 TZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 195,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ09 TZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 1 Series (BJ09 TZW) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ09 TZW Mileage History
- 07/11/2023186,186 mi
- 18/12/2024192,976 mi+6,790 mi
- 19/12/2024192,978 mi+2 mi
- 18/12/2025195,994 mi+3,016 mi
- 19/12/2025195,996 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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