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YP09 LKN

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,658 mi
Last recorded28,658 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 LKN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 28,658 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 28,033 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,862 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2016 21,202 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,751 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,505 miles

fuel leak ?

Fail 18 Jun 2014 17,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

fuel leak ?

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,514 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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YP09 LKN is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP09 LKN, 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 YP09 LKN registered?

YP09 LKN is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YP09 LKN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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