MOT reliability
Bmw F 800 gs
1,362 vehicles · 329 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,362 Bmw F 800 gs vehicles and 329 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F 800 gs has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,213 miles.
1,362
Vehicles
329
MOT tests
1,280
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw F 800 gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw F 800 gs MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes25%
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Steering15%
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Body & structure15%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Other5%
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Identification & plates5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
Bmw F 800 gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,321), Other (41)
Most common Bmw F 800 gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F 800 gs MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Side stand bolt is lose. Gear lever bolt is lose. (1 times)
- Registration plate incorrect Too small (0.1 (c)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) (1 times)
Bmw F 800 gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 998 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 11,987 |
| 2016 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 8,848 |
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 15,623 |
| 2014 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 18,001 |
| 2008 | 2 | 28 | 89% | 31,417 |
Bmw F 800 gs reliability FAQ
Across 1,362 Bmw F 800 gs vehicles in our MOT data,
97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw F 800 gs MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw F 800 gs in our data has covered around
20,213 miles.
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