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YT59 RSX

2009 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,333 mi
Last recorded65,333 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 RSX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 65,333 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 63,056 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 63,053 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 59,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 57,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 41,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 30,617 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,666 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 29,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,904 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear subframe showing signs of corosion (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,582 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2017 21,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,764 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 12,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 9,629 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 RSX is a 2009 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RSX, 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.

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What year was YT59 RSX registered?

YT59 RSX is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 RSX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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