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PN09 LPA

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 LPA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,227 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 60,095 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 59,607 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 59,421 miles

brake failure warning displayed on vehicle dash no defect found on inspection.

Fail 20 May 2023 59,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low both dip beams (4.1.2 (a))

brake failure warning displayed on vehicle dash no defect found on inspection.

Pass 4 May 2022 59,230 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 59,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 58,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 53,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 52,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,443 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,553 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,604 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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PN09 LPA is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PN09 LPA, 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 PN09 LPA registered?

PN09 LPA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is PN09 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN09 LPA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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