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SP59 XBA

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,055 mi
Last recorded45,055 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 XBA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 45,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 42,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 34,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 27,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,367 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 22,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,649 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,098 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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SP59 XBA is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP59 XBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP59 XBA registered?

SP59 XBA is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is SP59 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 XBA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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