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WR17 SFO

2017 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,598 mi
Last recorded20,598 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R Series16,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR17 SFO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 20,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 18,493 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 18,388 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 16,896 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 16,775 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 15,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 13,077 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 13,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 12,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 9,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 6,811 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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WR17 SFO is a 2017 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR17 SFO, 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 WR17 SFO registered?

WR17 SFO is a 2017 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 April 2017.

Is WR17 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR17 SFO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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