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YH09 FZW

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,190 mi
Last recorded52,190 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 FZW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,190 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 51,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,891 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,443 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlight pattern deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,287 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 44,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,665 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,399 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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YH09 FZW is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YH09 FZW, 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 YH09 FZW registered?

YH09 FZW is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 FZW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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