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AO09 VVB

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,784 mi
Last recorded80,784 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VVB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,757 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both sides and pads corroded. (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,245 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,851 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 39,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,614 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2015 8,233 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 VVB 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 84.6%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

AO09 VVB is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is AO09 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 VVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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