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FY59 YRK

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,783 mi
Last recorded29,783 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YRK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 29,783 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 27,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 24,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 22,886 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 18,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 17,534 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 17,133 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 17,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2016 13,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 9,800 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 8,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,207 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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FY59 YRK is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY59 YRK, 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

How do I check the history of FY59 YRK?

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What year was FY59 YRK registered?

FY59 YRK is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is FY59 YRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 YRK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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