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RO09 EKU

2009 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,329 mi
Last recorded42,329 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW F Series17,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 EKU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 42,226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,155 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 42,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Seat sub frame corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Seat sub frame corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 41,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 33,677 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 33,544 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2015 28,089 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,083 miles

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,205 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,454 miles

Deep cut in rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside lower front mudguard bolt missing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,200 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 12,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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RO09 EKU is a 2009 BMW F Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO09 EKU, 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 RO09 EKU registered?

RO09 EKU is a 2009 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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