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BR09 DUR

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,126 mi
Last recorded44,126 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 DUR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 44,126 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,892 miles

Front fairing metal guard has a broken bracket.

Fail 24 Aug 2023 43,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front fairing metal guard has a broken bracket.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 43,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,364 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 42,364 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,592 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 32,592 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 24,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 22,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 19,452 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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BR09 DUR is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BR09 DUR, 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 BR09 DUR registered?

BR09 DUR is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is BR09 DUR safe to buy?

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