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VK09 TLN

2009 BMW F Series

Bronze Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,506 mi
Last recorded27,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW F Series17,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 TLN
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 27,506 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 26,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 24,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 24,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 23,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 23,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,838 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 21,838 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 20,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,227 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 19,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,243 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,216 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,006 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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VK09 TLN is a 2009 BMW F Series in Bronze with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,606 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 TLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 TLN registered?

VK09 TLN is a 2009 BMW F Series, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is VK09 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 TLN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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