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SM09 NWH

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 NWH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 81,207 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,781 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 59,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 54,878 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,152 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 41,765 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2017 41,765 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,642 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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SM09 NWH is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM09 NWH, 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

How do I check the history of SM09 NWH?

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What year was SM09 NWH registered?

SM09 NWH is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is SM09 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 NWH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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