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LG59 SPX

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,712 mi
Last recorded30,712 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 SPX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 30,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 29,849 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 26,825 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 26,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 26,211 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 25,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,837 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 18,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 15,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 11,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 5,846 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 SPX is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX?

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What year was LG59 SPX registered?

LG59 SPX is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LG59 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 SPX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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