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BX09 RAU

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,127 mi
Last recorded70,127 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 RAU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,127 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 70,127 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 70,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 69,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,188 miles

(REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS SLIGHT WEEPING OF BRAKE FLUID FROM SEAL)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,884 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Worn Below manufactures limit Recommend replacing (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 56,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Worn Below manufactures limit Recommend replacing (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,684 miles

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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BX09 RAU is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX09 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX09 RAU registered?

BX09 RAU is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is BX09 RAU safe to buy?

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