Bmw 118 vs Bmw R1200 gs: 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 gs
92%
MOT pass rate · 55 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw R1200 gs is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw R1200 gs |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 4% |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 36,511 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 55 |
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 gs
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw R1200 gs is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw R1200 gs report Most reliable cars
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.