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RF58 FMY

2009 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,183 mi
Last recorded28,183 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 FMY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 28,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 26,137 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 24,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,265 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,229 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 21,208 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 20,188 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,125 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 19,161 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 19,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 11,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 10,731 miles

rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 24 Mar 2012 8,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 8,285 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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RF58 FMY is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF58 FMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF58 FMY registered?

RF58 FMY is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 January 2009.

Is RF58 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF58 FMY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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