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OE09 VNZ

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,689 mi
Last recorded32,689 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 VNZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 32,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 32,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,834 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 26,948 miles

rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,219 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 29 Jul 2014 18,800 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 18,773 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 18,727 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,111 miles

front brake pads worn to 2-3mm

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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OE09 VNZ is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE09 VNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE09 VNZ registered?

OE09 VNZ is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is OE09 VNZ safe to buy?

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