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VO59 VYN

2009 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,453 mi
Last recorded7,453 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 VYN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 7,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 7,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 7,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 7,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 6,678 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 6,653 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 6,385 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 6,092 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 5,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 5,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 5,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 4,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 4,054 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 4,054 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 2,718 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 VYN is a 2009 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VYN, 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 VO59 VYN registered?

VO59 VYN is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is VO59 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO59 VYN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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