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H13 DKN

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,130 mi
Last recorded20,130 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 DKN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 20,130 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 19,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 19,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 18,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,451 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 18,451 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,617 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,032 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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H13 DKN is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H13 DKN, 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.

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What year was H13 DKN registered?

H13 DKN is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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