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JBZ 883

2009 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,995 mi
Last recorded46,995 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 883
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 46,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 45,808 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 45,588 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,406 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,201 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,391 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 26,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 17,019 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 14,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,180 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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JBZ 883 is a 2009 BMW R1200 in White 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 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 JBZ 883, 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 JBZ 883 registered?

JBZ 883 is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is JBZ 883 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBZ 883 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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