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EO59 BGX

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,091 mi
Last recorded20,091 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 BGX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 20,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,537 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 16,434 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,544 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 10,517 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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EO59 BGX is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO59 BGX, 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 EO59 BGX registered?

EO59 BGX is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is EO59 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 BGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO59 BGX have outstanding finance?

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