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FE09 KJX

2009 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,970 mi
Last recorded63,970 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 KJX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 63,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 63,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 63,804 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 60,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,050 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,410 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,012 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Slight cuts in rear tyre tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,704 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre tread squared off. Rear tyre tread squared off..

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre tread squared off. Rear tyre tread squared off..

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 KJX is a 2009 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KJX, 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.

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What year was FE09 KJX registered?

FE09 KJX is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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