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YR17 BZN

2017 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,998 mi
Last recorded29,998 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 BZN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 29,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 26,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 21,607 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 19,006 miles

Rear Rear mudguard catching on rear tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water damage on R/H of number plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 19,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear mudguard catching on rear tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water damage on R/H of number plate (0.1 (b))

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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YR17 BZN is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Red 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 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 YR17 BZN, 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.

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What year was YR17 BZN registered?

YR17 BZN is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is YR17 BZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 BZN 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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