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VK59 UOW

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,587 mi
Last recorded47,587 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 UOW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 47,587 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 40,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 37,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,512 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 19,301 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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VK59 UOW 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 VK59 UOW, 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 VK59 UOW?

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What year was VK59 UOW registered?

VK59 UOW is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VK59 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 UOW 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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