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LG09 WHR

2009 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,959 mi
Last recorded57,959 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 WHR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 57,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,504 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 56,504 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,982 miles

Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play Final drive pivot bearing has slight movement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 48,982 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play Final drive pivot bearing has slight movement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,946 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,594 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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LG09 WHR is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG09 WHR, 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 LG09 WHR registered?

LG09 WHR is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is LG09 WHR safe to buy?

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