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OY59 PBV

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,237 mi
Last recorded53,237 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 PBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 53,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 50,721 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,780 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,314 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear hub/shaft. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,872 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 39,872 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 May 2016 37,139 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 37,139 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,655 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 19,216 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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OY59 PBV is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY59 PBV, 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 OY59 PBV registered?

OY59 PBV is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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