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SY17 WVC

2017 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,862 mi
Last recorded19,862 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R Series16,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 WVC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 15,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 12,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 9,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 7,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 6,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 4,766 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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SY17 WVC is a 2017 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 16,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY17 WVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 9 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY17 WVC registered?

SY17 WVC is a 2017 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is SY17 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY17 WVC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY17 WVC have outstanding finance?

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