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WM17 FVU

2017 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,377 mi
Last recorded21,377 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 FVU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 21,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 20,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 18,826 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 18,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2020

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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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WM17 FVU is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM17 FVU, 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

How do I check the history of WM17 FVU?

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What year was WM17 FVU registered?

WM17 FVU is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 13 May 2017.

Is WM17 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 FVU shows 5 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 WM17 FVU have outstanding finance?

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