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YT09 XYM

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,568 mi
Last recorded29,568 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 XYM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 29,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 29,568 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 28,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 25,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 24,605 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,137 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,696 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,022 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,540 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 14,860 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,394 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 13,330 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 XYM is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black 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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

YT09 XYM is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YT09 XYM 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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