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VN09 RYK

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,237 mi
Last recorded43,237 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 RYK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 43,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 41,751 miles

Front front brake disc cotters worn

Pass 13 Oct 2023 36,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 36,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 35,161 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,883 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 31,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,754 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,776 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,984 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 19,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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 RYK is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RYK, 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 VN09 RYK?

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What year was VN09 RYK registered?

VN09 RYK is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is VN09 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 RYK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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