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BF52 OLD

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,723 mi
Last recorded32,723 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OLD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 32,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 32,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 27,509 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 27,162 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 22,225 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,855 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 11,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020

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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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BF52 OLD is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 BF52 OLD, 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 BF52 OLD registered?

BF52 OLD is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BF52 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 OLD 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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