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P21 DEA

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,696 mi
Last recorded57,696 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 DEA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 55,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 53,831 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 52,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 50,940 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,268 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively below service limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,422 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 28,900 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,900 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,440 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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P21 DEA is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red 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 R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 24,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P21 DEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P21 DEA registered?

P21 DEA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is P21 DEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 DEA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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