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VU17 CWG

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,734 mi
Last recorded35,734 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 CWG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 35,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 28,346 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 28,222 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed Cut within tread area exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 21,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 21,484 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 16,278 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 16,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 13,159 miles

Central Front Tyre tread starting to step slightly. 120/70/17 M/C 58W

Pass 18 Nov 2020 11,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,137 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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VU17 CWG is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU17 CWG, 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 VU17 CWG registered?

VU17 CWG is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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The MOT history for VU17 CWG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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