free car check
SW09BUA
2009 BMW 1 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration SW09BUA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 19 Apr 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
⚠️
66 Total Defects Recorded
20 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 86,138 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 86,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Inner And Outer Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,280 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Weak (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Hazy (4.1.4 (b))
7 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,747 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025 12 Jun 20269 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,032 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damaged (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 56,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damaged (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 44,025 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 43,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 36,965 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 36,035 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 36,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,526 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear of vehicle ()
- Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust flexi section weak (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Both front brake discs corroding on inner surface
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 31,510 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front registration plate cracked
- front exhaust bracket corroding slightly
- front brake pads wearing thin
- exhaust front flexi section weak
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,234 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- bonnet release catch sticking
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,797 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,617 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 12 Jun 202630 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 14,907 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 12 Jun 202624 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,505 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW09BUA was registered on 2009-05-29
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.