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SK59 UEH

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,580 mi
Last recorded16,580 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 UEH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 16,580 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 16,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 16,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 16,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 15,315 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 15,002 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 14,852 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,147 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 13,423 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 12,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 10,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 4,885 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,981 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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SK59 UEH is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SK59 UEH, 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 SK59 UEH?

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What year was SK59 UEH registered?

SK59 UEH is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is SK59 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 UEH shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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