2009 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · DX59 MUV
2009 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 61,097 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DX59 MUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 61,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX59 MUV 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 (DX59 MUV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DX59 MUV Mileage History
- 12/01/202352,067 mi
- 02/01/202454,191 mi+2,124 mi
- 23/12/202457,630 mi+3,439 mi
- 09/01/202661,097 mi+3,467 mi
- 09/01/202661,097 mi
Average of roughly 3,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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