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YR09 ZDC

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,720 mi
Last recorded22,720 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 22,720 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 22,702 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 22,209 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 21,768 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 20,102 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear only just in limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,266 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,361 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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YR09 ZDC is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey 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 YR09 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

YR09 ZDC is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 ZDC 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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