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YR09 NLO

2009 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,325 mi
Last recorded29,325 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 NLO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,325 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 26,321 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside OIL LEAK FROM OUT PUT SHAFT

Fail 14 Jul 2025 26,310 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside OIL LEAK FROM OUT PUT SHAFT

Pass 17 Jul 2024 24,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,069 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 22,754 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,389 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 22,389 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 16,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,111 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,670 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,295 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 7,825 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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YR09 NLO is a 2009 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR09 NLO, 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 YR09 NLO registered?

YR09 NLO is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is YR09 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 NLO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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