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PE09 HHB

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,476 mi
Last recorded48,476 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 HHB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 48,476 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2022 47,029 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 42,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,741 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 29,733 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight cannot test due to siezed front brakes (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.8mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick brake pad excessively worn (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough cannot be properly tested due to sticking brake (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10-20% (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn worn excessively compared to offside (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play slight free play but cannot be tested properly due to sticking brake (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly no free play when steering at stops (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,680 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,545 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,509 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,758 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 17,713 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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PE09 HHB is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE09 HHB, 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 PE09 HHB registered?

PE09 HHB is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is PE09 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 HHB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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