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SM09 ZVR

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,658 mi
Last recorded14,658 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ZVR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 14,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 13,912 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Top yoke bearing excessive play. (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 8,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,958 miles

front tyre has slight crazing between the tread blocks

rear brake is dragging slightly

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 ZVR is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZVR, 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 SM09 ZVR registered?

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

Is SM09 ZVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 ZVR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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