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LF09 ZCL

2009 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,530 mi
Last recorded118,530 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW F Series17,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 ZCL
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,530 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,530 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear sprocket carrier bearing excessive free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 109,609 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 109,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,905 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 106,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,010 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 100,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,545 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 97,486 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,364 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust down pipe slight corrosion

Front Front brake fluid reservoir insecure

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,610 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 88,610 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,808 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,806 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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LF09 ZCL is a 2009 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,606 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF09 ZCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF09 ZCL is a 2009 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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