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VU17 CWE

2017 BMW R1200GS

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,440 mi
Last recorded24,440 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R1200GS12,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 CWE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 24,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 18,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 17,675 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 16,270 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 14,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 12,597 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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VU17 CWE is a 2017 BMW R1200GS in Black 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 R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.4% with a typical mileage of 12,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU17 CWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW R1200GS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU17 CWE?

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What year was VU17 CWE registered?

VU17 CWE is a 2017 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is VU17 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 CWE 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 VU17 CWE have outstanding finance?

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