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OY59 SKD

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,653 mi
Last recorded29,653 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,653 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 29,620 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,041 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,497 miles

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

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 SKD is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKD, 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 OY59 SKD registered?

OY59 SKD is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is OY59 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 SKD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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