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SM17 TWP

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,057 mi
Last recorded18,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 TWP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 18,057 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 18,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 17,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 17,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 16,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 16,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 16,332 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 10,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 6,276 miles

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 TWP 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 77.8%.

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 TWP, 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 SM17 TWP registered?

SM17 TWP is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is SM17 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 TWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM17 TWP have outstanding finance?

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