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WU09 UTR

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 UTR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,885 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,107 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 73,107 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,670 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,703 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front headlight slightly insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,869 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front headlamp slightly loose/vibrates

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 51,831 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front headlamp slightly loose/vibrates

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,994 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 50,994 miles

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,475 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 47,475 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,955 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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WU09 UTR is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU09 UTR, 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 WU09 UTR registered?

WU09 UTR is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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