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P55 BGL

2017 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,312 mi
Last recorded21,312 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 BGL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 21,312 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 19,785 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 18,504 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 18,504 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 16,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 14,829 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 12,033 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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P55 BGL is a 2017 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P55 BGL, 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 P55 BGL registered?

P55 BGL is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 October 2017.

Is P55 BGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 BGL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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