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ML09 BKY

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,777 mi
Last recorded29,777 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BKY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 21,748 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,753 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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ML09 BKY is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML09 BKY, 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.

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What year was ML09 BKY registered?

ML09 BKY is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is ML09 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML09 BKY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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