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SM17 AYB

2017 BMW K 1600

Grey Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,017 mi
Last recorded24,017 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW K 160012,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 AYB
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 24,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,674 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 21,645 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 14,981 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 14,981 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front unable to check wheel bearings due to siezed brakes

Nearside aux lamp bracket bent

keyfob battery warning on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2021 13,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 10,211 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 10,211 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated excessive rumble when wheel spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm - squared and uneven on right side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm squared (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW K 1600?

Based on 10,516 MOT tests across 2,008 vehicles.

95.7%
Pass Rate
1,753
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
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SM17 AYB is a 2017 BMW K 1600 in Grey with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 BMW K 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.4% with a typical mileage of 12,925 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 K 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM17 AYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 9 years old, this BMW K 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM17 AYB registered?

SM17 AYB is a 2017 BMW K 1600, first registered on 3 June 2017.

Is SM17 AYB safe to buy?

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