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K40 MLC

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,043 mi
Last recorded48,043 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 MLC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 48,043 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2024 41,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 36,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 31,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 31,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 31,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 31,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 30,690 miles

Front tyre worn slightly out of shape

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

Pass 11 May 2016 30,051 miles

front tyre worn slightly out of shape across tread pattern

Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front (3.3.B1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,889 miles

front tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,998 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,930 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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K40 MLC is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 K40 MLC, 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.

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What year was K40 MLC registered?

K40 MLC is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is K40 MLC safe to buy?

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