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HJ59 MFO

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,219 mi
Last recorded12,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 MFO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 12,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 12,214 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 12,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 12,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 12,186 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 12,184 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 11,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 11,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 10,797 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 10,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 7,620 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 7,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 6,488 miles

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

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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HJ59 MFO is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ59 MFO, 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 HJ59 MFO registered?

HJ59 MFO is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ59 MFO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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