Bmw 118 vs Bmw F650gs dakar: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 118
81%
MOT pass rate · 195,122 vehicles
Bmw F650gs dakar
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw F650gs dakar (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw F650gs dakar |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | — |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 1 |
Most common faults
Bmw 118
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bmw F650gs dakar
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw F650gs dakar (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.