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RV59 WLJ

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,526 mi
Last recorded36,526 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 WLJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 36,526 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 35,226 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 34,919 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2016 21,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2015 20,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,343 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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RV59 WLJ is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV59 WLJ, 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 RV59 WLJ registered?

RV59 WLJ is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is RV59 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 WLJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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