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SA03 DKO

2009 BMW R1200GS

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

32,370 mi
Last recorded32,370 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R1200GS29,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DKO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 32,370 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 31,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 30,556 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 28,116 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced o/s bulb not working (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 31,507 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 23,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,875 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 18,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 30,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 12,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 29,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 12,860 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 29,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 27,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 11,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,150 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 11,277 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 26,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 10,168 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 10,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,705 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,670 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,217 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 17,217 miles

Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,309 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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SA03 DKO is a 2009 BMW R1200GS in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 29,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA03 DKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R1200GS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA03 DKO is a 2009 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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