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S14 RCY

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 RCY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 65,140 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 65,140 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 64,404 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 62,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,825 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 60,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,688 miles

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

Rear final drive seal weeping

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,515 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,511 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,835 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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S14 RCY is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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 S14 RCY, 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 S14 RCY registered?

S14 RCY is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is S14 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 RCY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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