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EO59 BJV

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,740 mi
Last recorded46,740 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 BJV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 46,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 42,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 39,670 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 34,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 30,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 26,787 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 26,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,043 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,272 miles

HID Fitted, undefinable beam pattern on headlamp aim test

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 13,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,735 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 BJV is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey 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 EO59 BJV, 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 BJV registered?

EO59 BJV is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EO59 BJV 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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