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J88 ENG

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,039 mi
Last recorded13,039 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 ENG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 13,039 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,478 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 11,485 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 10,834 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 9,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 6,687 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 6,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 4,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 3,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 3,744 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 3,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 2,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 2,406 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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J88 ENG 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J88 ENG, 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

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What year was J88 ENG registered?

J88 ENG is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 May 2009.

Is J88 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 ENG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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