CarVerify

Free Car Check

G911 FAB

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG911 FAB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 121,217 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 119,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 116,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,505 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriate

Fail 16 Feb 2021 107,505 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,443 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,009 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front lower ball joint split

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,830 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,623 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2014 65,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,898 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,778 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G911 FAB is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G911 FAB, 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 G911 FAB?

You can check the full history of G911 FAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G911 FAB registered?

G911 FAB is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 January 2009.

Is G911 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G911 FAB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G911 FAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G911 FAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.