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KN09 GPO

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,353 mi
Last recorded43,353 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 GPO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 43,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 36,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,110 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 31,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,517 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,008 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 28,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2013 28,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,751 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 22,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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KN09 GPO is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Silver 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 KN09 GPO, 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 KN09 GPO registered?

KN09 GPO is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is KN09 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 GPO 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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