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VU09 VWW

2009 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,026 mi
Last recorded18,026 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 VWW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 18,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 15,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 14,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 14,070 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 11,610 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 11,403 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 10,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 8,334 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 8,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 7,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,434 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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VU09 VWW is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU09 VWW, 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

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What year was VU09 VWW registered?

VU09 VWW is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is VU09 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 VWW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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