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LF59 XBH

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,479 mi
Last recorded35,479 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 XBH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,412 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight pulse detected from the from brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the rear tyre is wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim the front wheel rim is slightly distorted on the right hand side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,506 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 28,800 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 28,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,681 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 23,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,965 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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LF59 XBH is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF59 XBH, 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 LF59 XBH registered?

LF59 XBH is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is LF59 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF59 XBH 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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