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SM17 AXZ

2017 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,970 mi
Last recorded44,970 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 AXZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 44,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,482 miles

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

Nearside dent in rocker cover - THIS MAY LEAK OIL

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 31,659 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 31,659 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 27,777 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,380 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 22,179 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 22,149 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort bike jumps around on brake tester when brake constantly applied (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping in rear shock - changing settings makes no difference (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 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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SM17 AXZ is a 2017 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM17 AXZ, 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 SM17 AXZ registered?

SM17 AXZ is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 May 2017.

Is SM17 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 AXZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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