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ML59 MWA

2009 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,092 mi
Last recorded34,092 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 MWA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 34,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 31,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,603 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 28,603 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 24,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 22,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 18,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,233 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 10,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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ML59 MWA is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ML59 MWA, 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 ML59 MWA registered?

ML59 MWA is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is ML59 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 MWA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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