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GL09 AXF

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,739 mi
Last recorded43,739 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 AXF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 43,739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 39,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 35,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 31,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,610 miles

Central Rear Upper luggage rack loose

Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,412 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak Engine oil sight glass, slight leak. ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 27,412 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak Engine oil sight glass, slight leak. ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,305 miles

Centre Rear Upper Top box bracket has some play, particularly on R/H bolt and two rear mounting bolts.

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,115 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 17,110 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,098 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 13,098 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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GL09 AXF is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL09 AXF, 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.

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What year was GL09 AXF registered?

GL09 AXF is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is GL09 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 AXF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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