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VO59 VXU

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,067 mi
Last recorded22,067 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 22,067 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 22,066 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 18,136 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 15,357 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 12,443 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,752 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 VXU is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXU, 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

How do I check the history of VO59 VXU?

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What year was VO59 VXU registered?

VO59 VXU is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is VO59 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO59 VXU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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