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VO59 UMX

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 UMX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,596 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 50,591 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre not manufacture recommended size

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,026 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 44,973 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,934 miles

Bottom steering ball joint rubber boot split

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

Rear brake sliding rail siezed

Rear tyre not the manufacture recommend size

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,002 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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VO59 UMX is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO59 UMX, 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.

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What year was VO59 UMX registered?

VO59 UMX is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is VO59 UMX safe to buy?

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