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YD09 YCJ

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,178 mi
Last recorded55,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,178 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 55,178 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 48,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,523 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 42,179 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 42,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,723 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,643 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,532 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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 YCJ is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD09 YCJ, 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 YD09 YCJ registered?

YD09 YCJ is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is YD09 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 YCJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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