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HJ09 ZGK

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,696 mi
Last recorded29,696 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 ZGK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 29,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 26,018 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 24,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 22,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,417 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 126,823 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear rear tyre has some thing rolling round inside

Fail 16 May 2019 126,823 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear rear tyre has some thing rolling round inside

Pass 16 May 2018 112,704 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 112,704 miles

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 May 2017 98,673 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 82,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 66,455 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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 ZGK 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 87.5%.

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 ZGK, 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 HJ09 ZGK registered?

HJ09 ZGK is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ09 ZGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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