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GU59 OWW

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,644 mi
Last recorded26,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 OWW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 26,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 21,868 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 21,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 20,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,791 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 17,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 15,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,311 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,475 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear tyre worn down to legal min 1mm

Pass 7 Jun 2014 8,229 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,172 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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GU59 OWW is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU59 OWW, 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

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What year was GU59 OWW registered?

GU59 OWW is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is GU59 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 OWW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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