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AJ58 MBU

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,464 mi
Last recorded7,464 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 MBU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 7,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 7,464 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 5,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 5,801 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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AJ58 MBU is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ58 MBU, 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

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What year was AJ58 MBU registered?

AJ58 MBU is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 January 2009.

Is AJ58 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 MBU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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