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EO09 ZHW

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,777 mi
Last recorded57,777 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 ZHW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,240 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 43,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 21,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 10,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 10,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 7,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 7,199 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 6,891 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 6,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 4,687 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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EO09 ZHW is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EO09 ZHW, 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 EO09 ZHW registered?

EO09 ZHW is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is EO09 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 ZHW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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