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GL09 LXV

2009 BMW R1200

Orange Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,510 mi
Last recorded56,510 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 LXV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 56,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,188 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 52,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 46,936 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 42,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,938 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,225 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,337 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 12,337 miles

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

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

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 LXV is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Orange with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LXV, 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

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What year was GL09 LXV registered?

GL09 LXV is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 July 2009.

Is GL09 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 LXV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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