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UJZ 787

2017 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

4,566 mi
Last recorded4,566 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R Series16,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJZ 787
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 4,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 4,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 66,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Left hand front fork seal leaking and contaminating brake disc. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Right hand front fork seal slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 4,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 3,810 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 3,810 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose several excessively loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 2,573 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,257 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,740 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 63,740 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,424 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,378 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 62,378 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded binding calipers (3.1.5)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded caliper (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,680 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,680 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,833 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,922 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,202 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,418 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,944 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,524 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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UJZ 787 is a 2017 BMW R Series in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJZ 787, 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.

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What year was UJZ 787 registered?

UJZ 787 is a 2017 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 June 2017.

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