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WM17 VGN

2017 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,222 mi
Last recorded48,222 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R Series16,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 VGN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 48,222 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,329 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 43,329 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 22,413 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 17,138 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 6,709 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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WM17 VGN is a 2017 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM17 VGN, 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

How do I check the history of WM17 VGN?

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What year was WM17 VGN registered?

WM17 VGN is a 2017 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is WM17 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 VGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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