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AU09 XBO

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,699 mi
Last recorded54,699 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XBO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,699 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 54,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 53,945 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,394 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,048 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,847 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,691 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,604 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,865 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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AU09 XBO is a 2009 BMW R1200 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 R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 XBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 XBO registered?

AU09 XBO is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is AU09 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 XBO 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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