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YC59 WSK

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,211 mi
Last recorded43,211 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 WSK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 43,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 41,582 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 38,319 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 31,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 28,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 26,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 17,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014
Fail 18 Apr 2013 14,037 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,037 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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YC59 WSK is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,130cc 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 YC59 WSK, 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 YC59 WSK registered?

YC59 WSK is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 WSK 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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