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NL09 MJE

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,294 mi
Last recorded40,294 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 MJE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 40,294 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 38,998 miles

Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 38,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,363 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,794 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,346 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 31,346 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,421 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 28,421 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,045 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 16,305 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 14,635 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 10,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,022 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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NL09 MJE is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 24,284 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL09 MJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL09 MJE registered?

NL09 MJE is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is NL09 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 MJE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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