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YC09 EWM

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,137 mi
Last recorded28,137 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 EWM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 28,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 25,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 24,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 23,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 19,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 19,230 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,180 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 1,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 18,989 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 17,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,630 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2013 13,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,214 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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YC09 EWM is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey 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 YC09 EWM, 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 YC09 EWM?

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What year was YC09 EWM registered?

YC09 EWM is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is YC09 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 EWM 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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