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VO59 VYD

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,717 mi
Last recorded54,717 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 VYD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 54,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 54,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,279 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured yellow coating on bulbs deteriorated allowing some white light through. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside of the centre of the tread stepped/worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,263 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured yellow coating on bulbs deteriorated allowing some white light through. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside of the centre of the tread stepped/worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads, steel backing plates corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 51,643 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,238 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,168 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,919 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 21,919 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,719 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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VO59 VYD is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc 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 VO59 VYD, 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 VO59 VYD registered?

VO59 VYD is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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