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YT09 XYG

2009 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,558 mi
Last recorded35,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 XYG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 35,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 35,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 35,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 35,430 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 35,427 miles

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

Front tyre starting to step

Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,313 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (Trunion bearing in final drive unit) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 29,402 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,651 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 21,643 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 21,643 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,499 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,494 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,303 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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YT09 XYG is a 2009 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YT09 XYG, 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 YT09 XYG registered?

YT09 XYG is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is YT09 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT09 XYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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