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VK09 ZHP

2009 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,107 mi
Last recorded19,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ZHP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 19,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 18,759 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 18,421 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 17,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 17,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 17,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 16,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,771 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 16,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,045 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 16,045 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,921 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 10,138 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 10,138 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,164 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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VK09 ZHP is a 2009 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK09 ZHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 ZHP registered?

VK09 ZHP is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 ZHP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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