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VK09 BSZ

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,951 mi
Last recorded45,951 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 BSZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 45,951 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 45,754 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,872 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,423 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 42,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,262 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,275 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,532 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 18,406 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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VK09 BSZ is a 2009 BMW R1200 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 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 VK09 BSZ, 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 VK09 BSZ registered?

VK09 BSZ is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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