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AO09 YAW

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,761 mi
Last recorded35,761 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YAW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,761 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,113 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,062 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,743 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 28,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,303 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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AO09 YAW is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO09 YAW, 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 AO09 YAW registered?

AO09 YAW is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is AO09 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 YAW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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