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FP09 LTZ

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,743 mi
Last recorded25,743 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 LTZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 25,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 23,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 22,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 19,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 14,389 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 12,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 11,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 11,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,841 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel/hub bearing has excessive play

Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,040 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 8,040 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2012 6,601 miles

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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FP09 LTZ is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver 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 FP09 LTZ, 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 FP09 LTZ?

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What year was FP09 LTZ registered?

FP09 LTZ is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is FP09 LTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 LTZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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