MOT reliability
Bmw 1000gs
2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw 1000gs vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 1000gs has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,858 miles.
2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
986
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 1000gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 1000gs MOT tests:
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Steering35%
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Other31%
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Brakes27%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Bmw 1000gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Bmw 1000gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 1000gs MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very lightly notchy with wheel raised,may alter when nut is tightened (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- gear lever pivot slightly worn (2 times)
- rear brake failed to lock rollers on brake tester. better brake expected. (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam high beam on switch fails to illuminate bulb. works on pass function (4.1.3 (b)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play top yoke nut loose, excess play in headraces (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top shock mount has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel front brake does not operate until lever is pulled 3/4 of travel, and pulls back to handlebar (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw 1000gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 1,117 |
| 1990 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 90,599 |
Bmw 1000gs reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw 1000gs vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 1000gs MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very lightly notchy with wheel raised,may alter when nut is tightened (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Bmw 1000gs in our data has covered around
45,858 miles.
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