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BX59 BWY

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,558 mi
Last recorded42,558 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 BWY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 42,558 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,722 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 40,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 37,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,468 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,758 miles

Rear monoshock slightly reduced damping

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,134 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,566 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 20,420 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,141 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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BX59 BWY 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 92.9%.

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 BX59 BWY, 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 BX59 BWY registered?

BX59 BWY is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is BX59 BWY safe to buy?

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