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AF59 VEA

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,515 mi
Last recorded23,515 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VEA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 23,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 22,480 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 22,353 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2022 21,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 10,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 7,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 7,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 7,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 7,019 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,774 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,496 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AF59 VEA is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 24,284 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 VEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF59 VEA?

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What year was AF59 VEA registered?

AF59 VEA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is AF59 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 VEA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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