MOT reliability
Bmw 800
18 vehicles · 130 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Bmw 800 vehicles and 130 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 800 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,981 miles.
18
Vehicles
130
MOT tests
2,812
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 800 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 800 MOT tests:
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Other121%
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Brakes9%
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Steering5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Bmw 800 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 33% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Bmw 800 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 800 MOT tests:
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- front fork dust seals poor condition (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (2 times)
- Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working (2 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- front wheel rim on maximum runout (2 times)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a) (1 times)
- Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- front tyre starting to crack in between tread (1 times)
Bmw 800 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 42,624 |
| 1982 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 71,795 |
| 1981 | 2 | 22 | 82% | 44,945 |
| 1980 | 4 | 18 | 89% | 38,232 |
| 1979 | 6 | 52 | 92% | 29,222 |
| 1978 | 4 | 9 | 78% | 78,082 |
Bmw 800 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Bmw 800 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 800 MOT issues are:
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); front fork dust seals poor condition.
The typical Bmw 800 in our data has covered around
47,981 miles.
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