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AU17 WPA

2017 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,933 mi
Last recorded25,933 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 WPA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 25,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 24,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 24,217 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 19,871 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 19,871 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 14,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 11,275 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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AU17 WPA is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 AU17 WPA, 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 AU17 WPA registered?

AU17 WPA is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AU17 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 WPA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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