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OY09 VNS

2009 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,382 mi
Last recorded38,382 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VNS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 38,382 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 37,041 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,201 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 34,201 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect HID Fitted in Reflector style lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 27,172 miles

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Windscreen bracket fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 27,172 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Windscreen bracket fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 20,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 16,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 12,862 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 9,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,252 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 VNS is a 2009 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY09 VNS, 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 OY09 VNS registered?

OY09 VNS is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 April 2009.

Is OY09 VNS safe to buy?

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