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SB17 ZBE

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,086 mi
Last recorded11,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 ZBE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 11,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 7,841 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 7,839 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 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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SB17 ZBE is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB17 ZBE, 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

How do I check the history of SB17 ZBE?

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What year was SB17 ZBE registered?

SB17 ZBE is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is SB17 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB17 ZBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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