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FE09 KLU

2009 BMW R Series

Beige Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,974 mi
Last recorded8,974 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 KLU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 7,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 7,966 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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 KLU is a 2009 BMW R Series in Beige with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLU, 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

How do I check the history of FE09 KLU?

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What year was FE09 KLU registered?

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

Is FE09 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 KLU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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