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RV59 WLU

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,173 mi
Last recorded64,173 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 WLU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 64,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,671 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 56,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,428 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 55,428 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,659 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,093 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,139 miles

steering ball joint rubber split

Pass 29 May 2014 41,715 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 28,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,698 miles

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

Rear 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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RV59 WLU is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RV59 WLU, 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 RV59 WLU registered?

RV59 WLU is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is RV59 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 WLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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