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EF09 EFA

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,341 mi
Last recorded55,341 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 EFA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 55,341 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 51,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 46,968 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 46,950 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,027 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 42,027 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 37,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 32,296 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 150/70-ZR17 AVON worn down to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 32,296 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 150/70-ZR17 AVON worn down to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,993 miles

front tyre walls have small cracks

Pass 21 Jun 2014 20,188 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,399 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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EF09 EFA is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF09 EFA, 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.

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What year was EF09 EFA registered?

EF09 EFA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is EF09 EFA safe to buy?

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