MOT reliability
Bmw F 850 gs adventure
17 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Bmw F 850 gs adventure vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F 850 gs adventure has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,174 miles.
17
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
2,049
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw F 850 gs adventure problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw F 850 gs adventure MOT tests:
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Body & structure50%
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Brakes17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Other17%
Bmw F 850 gs adventure pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 14 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15), Other (2)
Most common Bmw F 850 gs adventure MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F 850 gs adventure MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front brake lever snapped off (1 times)
- Central Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose Chain requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
Bmw F 850 gs adventure pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 100% | 5,396 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 8,027 |
| 2021 | 8 | 23 | 100% | 11,027 |
Bmw F 850 gs adventure reliability FAQ
Across 17 Bmw F 850 gs adventure vehicles in our MOT data,
100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw F 850 gs adventure MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Bmw F 850 gs adventure in our data has covered around
9,174 miles.
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