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A8 PLL

2009 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,821 mi
Last recorded45,821 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PLL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 45,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 43,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 37,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,783 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,770 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,150 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,868 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 12,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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A8 PLL is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 PLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 PLL registered?

A8 PLL is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 May 2009.

Is A8 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PLL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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