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WG09 AKZ

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,720 mi
Last recorded27,720 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 AKZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 27,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 21,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,543 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 8,948 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 8,127 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 7,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,916 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 6,916 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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WG09 AKZ is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WG09 AKZ, 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 WG09 AKZ registered?

WG09 AKZ is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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The MOT history for WG09 AKZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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