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LJ09 FWC

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,860 mi
Last recorded60,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 FWC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 60,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 56,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,272 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 53,017 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 42,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2018 35,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,074 miles

rear seat missing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,755 miles

aftermarket silencer fitted//headlamp mask fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,094 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 2,942 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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LJ09 FWC is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJ09 FWC, 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 LJ09 FWC registered?

LJ09 FWC is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is LJ09 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 FWC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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