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YR09 ZCK

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,769 mi
Last recorded31,769 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ZCK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 31,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 30,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 29,966 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 29,819 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 29,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,265 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 24,591 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,127 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 17,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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YR09 ZCK is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR09 ZCK, 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 YR09 ZCK registered?

YR09 ZCK is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 ZCK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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