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HJ09 WJZ

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,502 mi
Last recorded42,502 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 WJZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 42,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 30,814 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 26,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,460 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 24,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 23,555 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre has two plugs

slight play at top yoke fork mounting bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre has two plugs

slight play at top yoke fork mounting bushes

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 WJZ is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HJ09 WJZ, 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 HJ09 WJZ registered?

HJ09 WJZ is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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