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YJ09 RXA

2009 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,569 mi
Last recorded45,569 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 RXA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 45,569 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 45,564 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 41,893 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 33,889 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 33,872 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness om rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 32,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 28,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,974 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,965 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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YJ09 RXA is a 2009 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJ09 RXA, 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 YJ09 RXA registered?

YJ09 RXA is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YJ09 RXA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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