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YE09 SMV

2009 BMW K Series

Orange Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,560 mi
Last recorded47,560 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 SMV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 47,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 47,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 47,168 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 46,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,638 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 27,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,865 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,064 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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YE09 SMV is a 2009 BMW K Series in Orange with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE09 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 17 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE09 SMV registered?

YE09 SMV is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is YE09 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 SMV shows 13 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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