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R17 DRL

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,040 mi
Last recorded39,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 DRL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 39,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 37,132 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 37,109 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 35,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 33,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 32,979 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 32,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,357 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,271 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 14,565 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,565 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,519 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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R17 DRL is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R17 DRL, 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 R17 DRL registered?

R17 DRL is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is R17 DRL safe to buy?

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