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OY59 TNZ

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,428 mi
Last recorded59,428 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 TNZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 59,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 48,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 41,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,229 miles

front tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,157 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 36,157 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,209 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,856 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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OY59 TNZ is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TNZ, 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 OY59 TNZ?

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What year was OY59 TNZ registered?

OY59 TNZ is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is OY59 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 TNZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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