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PJ17 HCV

2017 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,977 mi
Last recorded18,977 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 HCV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 18,977 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 18,932 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 17,502 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 17,267 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 16,821 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 16,821 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 15,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 11,848 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 11,848 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 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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PJ17 HCV is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ17 HCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ17 HCV registered?

PJ17 HCV is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is PJ17 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ17 HCV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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