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K8 FWM

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,130 mi
Last recorded37,130 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 FWM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 37,130 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,747 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 30,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 30,784 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,993 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,022 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 17,965 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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K8 FWM is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 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 K8 FWM, 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 K8 FWM registered?

K8 FWM is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is K8 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 FWM 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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