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SP59 XBO

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,583 mi
Last recorded61,583 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 XBO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 61,583 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 58,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 53,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 50,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,706 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 45,706 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,130 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 27,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,866 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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SP59 XBO is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SP59 XBO, 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 SP59 XBO registered?

SP59 XBO is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is SP59 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 XBO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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