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FGZ 4949

2017 BMW R1200

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,068 mi
Last recorded25,068 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 4949
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 25,068 miles

Front front tyre starting to get low

Rear tyre starting to square

Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 23,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 19,760 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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FGZ 4949 is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FGZ 4949, 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 FGZ 4949 registered?

FGZ 4949 is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is FGZ 4949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 4949 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGZ 4949 have outstanding finance?

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