2009 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · YH59 DGU
2009 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 170,829 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YH59 DGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 170,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH59 DGU 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 X1 (YH59 DGU) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
YH59 DGU Mileage History
- 27/09/2022125,850 mi
- 01/02/2024154,787 mi+28,937 mi
- 03/02/2024154,787 mi
- 07/03/2025170,773 mi+15,986 mi
- 11/03/2025170,829 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 18,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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