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A5 BSP

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,119 mi
Last recorded24,119 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BSP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 24,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 23,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 21,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 19,799 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very unevenly on right side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 May 2023 19,799 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn paralever bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed 2 deep cuts to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very unevenly on right side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear drive shaft gator swollen

Pass 13 May 2022 17,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 16,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 14,013 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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A5 BSP is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.6% with a typical mileage of 14,466 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 BSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 BSP registered?

A5 BSP is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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