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GM17 FGO

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,861 mi
Last recorded46,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 FGO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 46,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,302 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,870 miles
Pass 15 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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GM17 FGO is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GM17 FGO, 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 GM17 FGO registered?

GM17 FGO is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is GM17 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 FGO shows 7 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 GM17 FGO have outstanding finance?

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