Bmw 3 series vs Bmw R1200c: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 3 series
75%
MOT pass rate · 996,044 vehicles
Bmw R1200c
87%
MOT pass rate · 52 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw R1200c is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 3 series | Bmw R1200c |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 128,558 mi | 18,781 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 996,044 | 52 |
Most common faults
Bmw 3 series
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bmw R1200c
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw R1200c is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. 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.