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PE09 HHJ

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,318 mi
Last recorded32,318 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 HHJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 32,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 31,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 30,037 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit O/S inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,658 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 29,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected seized brake pivot (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released seized brake pivot (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2017 29,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 9,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,307 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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PE09 HHJ is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HHJ, 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 PE09 HHJ registered?

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

Is PE09 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 HHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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