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GR04 DAY

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,839 mi
Last recorded37,839 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 DAY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 37,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,783 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 37,750 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 37,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 36,303 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc is ON wear limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 34,705 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower yoke ball joint gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 34,705 miles

Headlamp insecure bulb insecure, beam pattern not correct. (4.1.1 (c))

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower yoke ball joint gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,130 miles

rear shock slight lack of damping

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,307 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 20,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 15,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,553 miles

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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GR04 DAY is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GR04 DAY, 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 GR04 DAY registered?

GR04 DAY is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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