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C3 BCD

2009 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,004 mi
Last recorded28,004 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BCD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 28,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 27,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 25,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 23,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 21,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 18,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 17,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,268 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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C3 BCD is a 2009 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C3 BCD, 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 C3 BCD registered?

C3 BCD is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is C3 BCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 BCD shows 15 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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