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WP09 RGU

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,017 mi
Last recorded23,017 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 RGU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 23,017 miles

Both The Front Brake Disc Pin Bushes Have Slight Play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

The Off Side Front Brake Pad Slide Pin Is Missing The Locking Pin

Fail 31 Mar 2026 23,014 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both The Front Brake Disc Pin Bushes Have Slight Play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

The Off Side Front Brake Pad Slide Pin Is Missing The Locking Pin

Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,852 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 21,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 21,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 20,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 20,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 19,632 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 19,620 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,719 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 17,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 15,986 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 15,986 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,740 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 15,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 11,177 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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WP09 RGU is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP09 RGU, 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 WP09 RGU registered?

WP09 RGU is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is WP09 RGU safe to buy?

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