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YP09 WFK

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,224 mi
Last recorded35,224 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 WFK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,224 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 35,210 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 31,699 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension /steering linkage lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,088 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 30,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 28,429 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,393 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 26,324 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,628 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 5,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 1,601 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 WFK is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WFK, 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 YP09 WFK registered?

YP09 WFK is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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