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AO09 RNF

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,816 mi
Last recorded42,816 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RNF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 42,016 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 40,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,546 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,830 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front brake pad backing plates corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 36,830 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front brake pad backing plates corroded

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,203 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,133 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,127 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,762 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 10,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,756 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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AO09 RNF is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO09 RNF, 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.

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What year was AO09 RNF registered?

AO09 RNF is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is AO09 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 RNF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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