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L40 UNE

2009 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,009 mi
Last recorded28,009 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 UNE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 28,009 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Drive pivot bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 27,378 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,803 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 26,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 25,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 24,892 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 24,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,938 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting damper rod very slightly damp, opp good. (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,579 miles

Very slight play from rear hub bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,353 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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L40 UNE is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 L40 UNE, 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 L40 UNE registered?

L40 UNE is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is L40 UNE safe to buy?

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