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NJ59 JOH

2009 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,422 mi
Last recorded31,422 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 JOH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 31,422 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 31,422 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 30,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 29,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit in places tyres worn stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,646 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 20,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit in places. (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 18,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 12,757 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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NJ59 JOH is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ59 JOH, 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 NJ59 JOH registered?

NJ59 JOH is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is NJ59 JOH safe to buy?

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