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VN09 RYH

2009 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,326 mi
Last recorded32,326 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 RYH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 32,326 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 32,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 31,310 miles

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,015 miles

side stand loose

Fail 18 Mar 2021 31,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

side stand loose

Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,497 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 28,739 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,180 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,840 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 23,840 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,366 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2012 16,601 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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VN09 RYH is a 2009 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN09 RYH, 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.

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What year was VN09 RYH registered?

VN09 RYH is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is VN09 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 RYH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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