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GJ09 DGU

2009 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,206 mi
Last recorded45,206 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DGU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 45,206 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 45,206 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 39,640 miles

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 30,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,840 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,216 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET REAR SILENCER FITTED WITH BAFFLE WHICH IS LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,028 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET REAR SILENCER FITTED WHICH IS LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,634 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,601 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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GJ09 DGU is a 2009 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GJ09 DGU, 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.

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What year was GJ09 DGU registered?

GJ09 DGU is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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