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PE59 LWJ

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,632 mi
Last recorded52,632 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 LWJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 52,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 51,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 43,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 39,673 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 39,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 34,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,140 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,558 miles

brake warning light on instrument cluster but no fault found

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

brake warning light on instrument cluster but no fault found

Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Nov 2013 13,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 12,443 miles

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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PE59 LWJ is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,200cc 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 PE59 LWJ, 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.

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What year was PE59 LWJ registered?

PE59 LWJ is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is PE59 LWJ safe to buy?

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