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JW15 APR

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,546 mi
Last recorded29,546 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW15 APR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 29,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 28,937 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 26,473 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 24,413 miles

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

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

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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JW15 APR is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 JW15 APR, 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 JW15 APR registered?

JW15 APR is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is JW15 APR safe to buy?

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