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AO59 VZG

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,969 mi
Last recorded40,969 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VZG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 40,969 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,079 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise, Rear brake disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 37,936 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 37,935 miles

Central Front Lower Headlamp aim too low Front Headlight Aim To Low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Front Brake Control Has No Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively Advise Front Brake Binding Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyre At 1 mm Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 32,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 32,789 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,049 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 21,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,344 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 15,413 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,241 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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AO59 VZG is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO59 VZG, 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.

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What year was AO59 VZG registered?

AO59 VZG is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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