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R12 RRE

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,662 mi
Last recorded69,662 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RRE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 67,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,167 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,442 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 RRE is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RRE, 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 RRE registered?

R12 RRE is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is R12 RRE safe to buy?

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