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AF59 VEL

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,519 mi
Last recorded34,519 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 34,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 32,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 32,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 29,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 28,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 26,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,817 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 24,816 miles

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,714 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,772 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AF59 VEL is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF59 VEL, 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 AF59 VEL registered?

AF59 VEL is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is AF59 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 VEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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