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HD09 EXP

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD09 EXP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 80,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,791 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,976 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,687 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,279 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,148 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,682 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,629 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,220 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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HD09 EXP is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red 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 HD09 EXP, 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 HD09 EXP?

You can check the full history of HD09 EXP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HD09 EXP registered?

HD09 EXP is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 August 2009.

Is HD09 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD09 EXP 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.

Does HD09 EXP have outstanding finance?

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