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RV09 WBW

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WBW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 53,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 52,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,872 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,523 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 49,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,622 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 37,608 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,160 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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RV09 WBW is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV09 WBW, 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 RV09 WBW registered?

RV09 WBW is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is RV09 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 WBW 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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