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VK59 UPE

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,516 mi
Last recorded26,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 26,516 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 26,363 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 26,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 24,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 24,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 21,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 15,607 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 13,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 11,713 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 10,955 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 9,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,270 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 UPE is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UPE, 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 VK59 UPE registered?

VK59 UPE is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is VK59 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 UPE shows 14 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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