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FY09 KPG

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,821 mi
Last recorded31,821 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 KPG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 29,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 23,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 15,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 12,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 11,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,000 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 13,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 12,093 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 12,093 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 May 2017 9,903 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 9,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 9,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 9,552 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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FY09 KPG is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY09 KPG, 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 FY09 KPG registered?

FY09 KPG is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FY09 KPG safe to buy?

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