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VO09 AEM

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,735 mi
Last recorded37,735 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 AEM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,735 miles

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

hand grips slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,686 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

handlebar grips slightly worn

sidestand bush slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2015 24,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 18,348 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 16,048 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,048 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 12,892 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,892 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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VO09 AEM is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO09 AEM, 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 VO09 AEM registered?

VO09 AEM is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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