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RO09 ZBV

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,412 mi
Last recorded32,412 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ZBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 29,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 27,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,509 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 23,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,472 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 21,571 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,057 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 20,057 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

clutch fluid low

rear tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,595 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,700 miles

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

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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RO09 ZBV 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 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO09 ZBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO09 ZBV registered?

RO09 ZBV is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is RO09 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 ZBV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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