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HV09 WHU

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,072 mi
Last recorded18,072 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 WHU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 18,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 17,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 17,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 17,194 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 16,441 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 16,441 miles

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 15,870 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 13,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 12,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 11,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 9,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 3,893 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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HV09 WHU is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV09 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV09 WHU?

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What year was HV09 WHU registered?

HV09 WHU is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is HV09 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 WHU 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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