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YD09 YWB

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,760 mi
Last recorded56,760 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 YWB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 56,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 53,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,372 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 45,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 42,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,181 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,506 miles

tyres wearing uneven front 120/70zr17 rear 180/55zr17

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 24,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,665 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 YWB is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver 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 YWB, 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 YD09 YWB registered?

YD09 YWB is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is YD09 YWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 YWB 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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