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SL09 HBA

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,703 mi
Last recorded77,703 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HBA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 77,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,345 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 73,952 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,133 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating washers . (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating washers (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,782 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn play in bobbins(semi floating disc) (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,592 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,064 miles

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

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

right hand side spot light inop

Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,064 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

right hand side spot light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,645 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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SL09 HBA is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL09 HBA, 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.

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What year was SL09 HBA registered?

SL09 HBA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SL09 HBA safe to buy?

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