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RJ59 SZG

2009 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,709 mi
Last recorded43,709 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW F Series17,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 SZG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,521 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 43,510 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 40,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,176 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 32,176 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 28,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 22,597 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 18,751 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 18,751 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired bulb retaining clip missing (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 17,020 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 17,020 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam bulb retaining clip missing (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2015 13,351 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 13,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 10,991 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 7,488 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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RJ59 SZG is a 2009 BMW F Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,606 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ59 SZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ59 SZG registered?

RJ59 SZG is a 2009 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ59 SZG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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