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FE09 KJA

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,193 mi
Last recorded36,193 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 KJA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 36,193 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 35,731 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 35,731 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 35,053 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 32,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 32,489 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 32,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,651 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 24,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,103 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,590 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight 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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FE09 KJA 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 87.5%.

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 FE09 KJA, 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 FE09 KJA registered?

FE09 KJA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FE09 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 KJA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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