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L999 CSG

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,971 mi
Last recorded69,971 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 CSG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,156cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,971 miles

Rear drive shaft noisy

Fail 2 Oct 2025 69,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear drive shaft noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2024 69,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 65,815 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,003 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 24,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,856 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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L999 CSG is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 24,284 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L999 CSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L999 CSG registered?

L999 CSG is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is L999 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 CSG 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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