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LG59 SNU

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,098 mi
Last recorded43,098 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 SNU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 43,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 41,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,859 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 39,846 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted front pad resonance plate incorrectly fitted (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,215 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,056 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,519 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,674 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 15,045 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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LG59 SNU is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LG59 SNU, 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

How do I check the history of LG59 SNU?

You can check the full history of LG59 SNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG59 SNU registered?

LG59 SNU is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is LG59 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 SNU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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