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EA59 XBN

2009 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,777 mi
Last recorded40,777 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 XBN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,085 miles

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

Front brake spongey

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,973 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 35,663 miles

Front front left caliper clip missing

no plate dirty

Fail 8 Nov 2019 35,663 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front left caliper clip missing

no plate dirty

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,732 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,042 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,191 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 10,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 9,937 miles

Upper Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 9,937 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Upper Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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EA59 XBN is a 2009 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,995 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA59 XBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 17 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA59 XBN registered?

EA59 XBN is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is EA59 XBN safe to buy?

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