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RV09 WCL

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,289 mi
Last recorded25,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WCL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 21,679 miles
Pass 15 May 2016 18,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 11,525 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 11,525 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Nov 2012 8,523 miles

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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RV09 WCL is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV09 WCL, 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

How do I check the history of RV09 WCL?

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What year was RV09 WCL registered?

RV09 WCL is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is RV09 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 WCL shows 6 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.

Does RV09 WCL have outstanding finance?

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