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YD09 VSA

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,203 mi
Last recorded40,203 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VSA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 40,203 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 37,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 35,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 31,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 29,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 25,525 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 25,525 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick *** NOTE : NEW PADS WILL NEED BEDDING IN +/- 100 MILES *** (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 24,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,834 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,606 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 18,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,854 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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YD09 VSA 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 93.8%.

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 YD09 VSA, 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 YD09 VSA?

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What year was YD09 VSA registered?

YD09 VSA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is YD09 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 VSA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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