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SY09 XKP

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,488 mi
Last recorded33,488 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 XKP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 33,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 33,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 33,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 32,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 32,446 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 32,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 30,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 29,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 16,431 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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SY09 XKP is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc 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 SY09 XKP, 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 SY09 XKP?

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What year was SY09 XKP registered?

SY09 XKP is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is SY09 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 XKP 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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