Bmw 118 vs Bmw R1200cl: 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 R1200cl
80%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw R1200cl (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw R1200cl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 80% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 20% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 28,323 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 3 |
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 R1200cl
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight signs of perishing (5.2.3 (j))
- Front tyre wall showing slight signs of cracking with no ply or cord exposed
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- slight oil misting around engine sump area
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw R1200cl (80%) 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.