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MOT reliability

Bmw 1000 rs

2 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Bmw 1000 rs vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 1000 rs has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,539 miles.

2
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
1,249
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 1000 rs problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 1000 rs MOT tests:

  • Other120%
  • Brakes33%
  • Lamps & electrical7%

Bmw 1000 rs pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Bmw 1000 rs MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 1000 rs MOT tests:

  1. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  2. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  5. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  6. Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) (1 times)
  11. Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
  12. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  15. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)

Bmw 1000 rs pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 8 62% 52,390
1981 1 13 77% 82,689

Bmw 1000 rs reliability FAQ

Across 2 Bmw 1000 rs vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 1000 rs MOT issues are: Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b).

The typical Bmw 1000 rs in our data has covered around 67,539 miles.

Compare the Bmw 1000 rs

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