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HJ09 UVW

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,675 mi
Last recorded40,675 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 UVW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,675 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 40,653 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,891 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 39,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,579 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 35,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,222 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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HJ09 UVW is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black 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 HJ09 UVW, 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 HJ09 UVW?

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What year was HJ09 UVW registered?

HJ09 UVW is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is HJ09 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ09 UVW 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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