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EK17 FTJ

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,133 mi
Last recorded21,133 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 FTJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 21,133 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 19,303 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 18,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 16,549 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 16,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,201 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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EK17 FTJ is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

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

Is EK17 FTJ safe to buy?

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