Bmw 118 vs Bmw R1200: 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 R1200
93%
MOT pass rate · 16,948 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw R1200 is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw R1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 3% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 31,067 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 16,948 |
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 R1200
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw R1200 is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.