2009 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SE59 LZR
2009 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 76,837 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE59 LZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 76,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE59 LZR 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 (SE59 LZR) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly co”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SE59 LZR Mileage History
- 02/10/202459,920 mi
- 06/10/202571,062 mi+11,142 mi
- 16/10/202571,065 mi+3 mi
- 05/10/202676,828 mi+5,763 mi
- 06/10/202676,837 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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