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EK17 FTA

2017 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,536 mi
Last recorded10,536 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 FTA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 10,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 10,464 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 10,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 9,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 9,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 9,007 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 9,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 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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EK17 FTA 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 EK17 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK17 FTA registered?

EK17 FTA is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is EK17 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 FTA 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.

Does EK17 FTA have outstanding finance?

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