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ST09 USM

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,430 mi
Last recorded21,430 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 USM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 21,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 18,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 18,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 18,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 16,733 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 16,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,288 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 16,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,934 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 14,899 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 14,899 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,585 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 14,585 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,774 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,789 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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ST09 USM is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ST09 USM, 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 ST09 USM registered?

ST09 USM is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is ST09 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 USM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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