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YT59 RNY

2009 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,569 mi
Last recorded37,569 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 RNY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 37,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 36,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 36,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 34,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 34,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 32,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white light emitted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 32,083 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 31,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,852 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 27,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 24,762 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 24,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 20,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 11,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,939 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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YT59 RNY is a 2009 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YT59 RNY, 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 YT59 RNY registered?

YT59 RNY is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 RNY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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