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LG09 WHW

2009 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,043 mi
Last recorded44,043 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 WHW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,043 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 41,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 32,315 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 32,315 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 10 Aug 2021 26,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,851 miles

Front front tyre slighty cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2019 14,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 10,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 9,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 9,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,163 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,529 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,471 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 WHW is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 LG09 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

LG09 WHW is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is LG09 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 WHW 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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