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OY09 TYU

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,351 mi
Last recorded45,351 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 TYU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 45,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,468 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 19,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,978 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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OY09 TYU is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY09 TYU, 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 OY09 TYU registered?

OY09 TYU is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is OY09 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY09 TYU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY09 TYU have outstanding finance?

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