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FV09 VUW

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,045 mi
Last recorded23,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VUW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 23,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,019 miles

Brake fault warning on

Pass 2 Jun 2023 22,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 21,885 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 20,679 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 6,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 5,409 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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FV09 VUW is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV09 VUW, 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 FV09 VUW registered?

FV09 VUW is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is FV09 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 VUW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV09 VUW have outstanding finance?

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