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GL17 WGU

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,228 mi
Last recorded31,228 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 31,228 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 28,729 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 28,723 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 25,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 23,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 23,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 17,771 miles
Pass 2 May 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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GL17 WGU is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL17 WGU, 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 GL17 WGU registered?

GL17 WGU is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is GL17 WGU safe to buy?

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