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T21 DBH

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,846 mi
Last recorded47,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 DBH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is at minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 44,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit offside and nearside, pads are low, monitor periodically. minimum thickness is 1mm. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 36,818 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear is very close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,710 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,778 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 31,764 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 31,749 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 May 2016 21,661 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 15,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,340 miles

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,598 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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T21 DBH 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 T21 DBH, 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 T21 DBH registered?

T21 DBH is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is T21 DBH safe to buy?

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