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KP09 KGV

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,858 mi
Last recorded29,858 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 KGV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 29,858 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 29,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 26,769 miles

n/s headlamp not working on dip beam.unable to test image.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,561 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 24,560 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 23,885 miles

Front tyre scalloped and worn, advise change soon.

Offside dip beam not working, still has working main and dip as per requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,400 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 20,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,360 miles

Central Rear Outer Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Rear Shock absorber ; Corrosion to spring. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 20,354 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Central Rear Outer Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Rear Shock absorber ; Corrosion to spring. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear LH & RH rear Indicator bulbs , reduced "colour" of light

Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,568 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 17,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 16,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 14,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,566 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,923 miles

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

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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KP09 KGV is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KP09 KGV, 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 KP09 KGV registered?

KP09 KGV is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is KP09 KGV safe to buy?

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