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LF09 ZCO

2009 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,291 mi
Last recorded66,291 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 ZCO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,291 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,291 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 49,644 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,672 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 25,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 24,981 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,393 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,149 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,855 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 13,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,519 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 13,487 miles

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

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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LF09 ZCO is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF09 ZCO, 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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LF09 ZCO is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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