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AO09 VVA

2009 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,920 mi
Last recorded19,920 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VVA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 19,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 18,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 15,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 15,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 14,054 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 10,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 VVA is a 2009 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO09 VVA, 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 AO09 VVA registered?

AO09 VVA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AO09 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 VVA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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