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PJ58 EKT

2009 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,344 mi
Last recorded56,344 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 EKT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,344 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim on maximum limit of distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 56,343 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim on maximum limit of distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 49,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 47,257 miles

Offside Front Dipped beam bulb not working

Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,261 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 40,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,811 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,739 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,325 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,705 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,865 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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PJ58 EKT is a 2009 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PJ58 EKT, 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 PJ58 EKT registered?

PJ58 EKT is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 February 2009.

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