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R12 DHD

2009 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,237 mi
Last recorded26,237 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DHD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 26,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 26,235 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 26,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 26,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 25,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 22,236 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 19,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,688 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light light intensity flickers when brakes first applied to attract attention of following vehicles (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 14,993 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,694 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 7,871 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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R12 DHD is a 2009 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R12 DHD, 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 R12 DHD registered?

R12 DHD is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is R12 DHD safe to buy?

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