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NL09 DFO

2009 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,920 mi
Last recorded43,920 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 DFO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 43,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 43,920 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 43,425 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 42,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 41,911 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,725 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,262 miles

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

advise front tyre slight cracking

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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NL09 DFO is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NL09 DFO, 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 NL09 DFO registered?

NL09 DFO is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is NL09 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 DFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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