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FE59 KGK

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,243 mi
Last recorded57,243 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 KGK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 57,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 54,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,948 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,830 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,094 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 42,081 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,775 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2019 35,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,465 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 33,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,402 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 12,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,715 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,532 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 8,926 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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FE59 KGK is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FE59 KGK, 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 FE59 KGK registered?

FE59 KGK is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FE59 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 KGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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