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EA59 XBS

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,913 mi
Last recorded27,913 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 XBS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 27,913 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 27,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 25,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 18,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,303 miles

Rear tyre has 2 nails in the tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 9,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 9,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 8,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 5,584 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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EA59 XBS is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EA59 XBS, 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

How do I check the history of EA59 XBS?

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What year was EA59 XBS registered?

EA59 XBS is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is EA59 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 XBS shows 12 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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