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EF09 EFB

2009 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,533 mi
Last recorded10,533 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 EFB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 10,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 10,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 9,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small cracks in down pipe, leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad backing plates are corroded.

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 9,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 8,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 8,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,451 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 4 out of 9 LED's do not illuminate when brake applied. (1.3.3a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 7,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 4 out of 9 LED's do not illuminate when brake applied. (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 6,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 6,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,526 miles

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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EF09 EFB is a 2009 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,995 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 EF09 EFB, 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.

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What year was EF09 EFB registered?

EF09 EFB is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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The MOT history for EF09 EFB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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