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SM09 FVY

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,046 mi
Last recorded76,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FVY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,046 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 75,890 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,084 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 65,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,719 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 62,684 miles

Brake excessively binding front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder leaking front (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 63,591 miles

Brake excessively binding front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake excessively binding rear (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,755 miles

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

Lower engine oil low

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

brake warning lightshowing on dash ,brake efficency is good

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,545 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,337 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 30,327 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 24,765 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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SM09 FVY is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM09 FVY, 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.

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What year was SM09 FVY registered?

SM09 FVY is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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