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SB17 ZBF

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,290 mi
Last recorded29,290 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 ZBF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 29,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 25,716 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 22,635 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 22,635 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 19,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 14,787 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 13,636 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 8,727 miles
Pass 11 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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SB17 ZBF is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZBF, 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 SB17 ZBF registered?

SB17 ZBF is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is SB17 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB17 ZBF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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