2009 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · FE09 LBU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in July 2025 at 79,720 miles passed with a minor inoperative nearside registration plate lamp. This specific electrical fault has persisted across the last three tests, dating back to June 2023, suggesting that the owner only addresses non-critical defects when they are flagged by the tester. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,720 miles represents a low annual usage average of approximately 4,700 miles. However, the data shows a significant jump in usage between June 2022 and June 2023, where the car covered 8,827 miles in a single year, followed by a more consistent pace of roughly 6,000 miles annually in the subsequent intervals. The low total mileage over such long period often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and seals, which may correlate with the mechanical failures observed in the mid-2024. The failure on 18 July 2024 at 74,836 miles highlights a critical mechanical risk. The tester flagged an offside rear wheel bearing with excessive play likely to break up, which also prevented a functional brake performance test. While this appears to have been rectified to allow the following pass, a buyer must physically inspect the rear suspension assembly for play and ensure the bearing replacement did not adversely scored the offside rotor. The recurring dampness in the nearside headlamp from 2023 also warrants a check to ensure moisture ingress is not leading to internal electrical failure or housing corrosion.