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AP09 GNO

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,658 mi
Last recorded23,658 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GNO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 23,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 23,172 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in both lower stanchion bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 22,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,335 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,973 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 20,638 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 18,752 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,901 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 9,955 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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AP09 GNO is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP09 GNO, 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 AP09 GNO registered?

AP09 GNO is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 August 2009.

Is AP09 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 GNO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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