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FY09 KOV

2009 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 KOV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,856 miles

brake warning light on

tpms light on

Pass 7 Mar 2025 38,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,790 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 28,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 26,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 26,994 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,697 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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FY09 KOV is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 KOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY09 KOV?

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What year was FY09 KOV registered?

FY09 KOV is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is FY09 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 KOV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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