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GS59 MWS

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,143 mi
Last recorded37,143 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS59 MWS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 37,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 32,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 24,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 21,703 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 14,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 6,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 8,491 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 6,147 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 6,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 5,374 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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GS59 MWS is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver 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 GS59 MWS, 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 GS59 MWS?

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What year was GS59 MWS registered?

GS59 MWS is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is GS59 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS59 MWS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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