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WP09 ARO

2009 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,575 mi
Last recorded22,575 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 ARO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 22,575 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 21,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 21,800 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 21,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,825 miles

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

gaiter between engine and swinging arm split

handle bar grips slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,871 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,423 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 7,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 7,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 6,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,062 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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WP09 ARO is a 2009 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WP09 ARO, 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 WP09 ARO registered?

WP09 ARO is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 July 2009.

Is WP09 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 ARO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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