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HK17 SWV

2017 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,010 mi
Last recorded63,010 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R Series16,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 SWV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 63,010 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 62,915 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,380 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 49,380 miles

Fork yoke insecure top fork yoke nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,635 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 34,967 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 32,837 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 8,338 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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HK17 SWV is a 2017 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 16,332 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK17 SWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 9 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK17 SWV registered?

HK17 SWV is a 2017 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is HK17 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK17 SWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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