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MOT reliability

Bmw F 800

3,389 vehicles · 21,582 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3,389 Bmw F 800 vehicles and 21,582 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F 800 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,597 miles.

3,389
Vehicles
21,582
MOT tests
1,953
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw F 800 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw F 800 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
  • Brakes29%
  • Other20%
  • Steering10%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Bmw F 800 pass rate by age

How the Bmw F 800's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
28997%
33,25794%
43,03493%
52,85394%
62,69194%
72,51194%
82,24093%
91,81292%
101,35993%
1189693%
1242493%
1315090%
148387%
157090%
165493%
173494%
181694%
197100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,389)

Most common Bmw F 800 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F 800 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (594 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (392 times)
  3. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (342 times)
  4. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (341 times)
  5. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (287 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (273 times)
  7. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (246 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (180 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (174 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (120 times)
  11. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (119 times)
  12. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (118 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (116 times)
  14. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (101 times)
  15. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (101 times)

Bmw F 800 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 3 100% 21,799
2020 39 131 96% 10,163
2019 305 1,326 95% 12,069
2018 339 1,784 95% 15,991
2017 582 3,369 95% 17,416
2016 520 3,230 94% 18,913
2015 617 4,271 94% 20,604
2014 659 5,080 92% 23,557
2013 183 1,319 92% 20,911
2012 22 137 90% 17,737
2011 22 155 92% 28,810
2010 21 138 89% 31,933
2009 34 245 93% 38,711
2008 24 220 90% 26,934
2007 11 74 93% 24,886
2006 10 101 88% 42,089

Bmw F 800 reliability FAQ

Across 3,389 Bmw F 800 vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw F 800 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).

The typical Bmw F 800 in our data has covered around 19,597 miles.

Compare the Bmw F 800

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