MOT reliability
Bmw F650 gs
36 vehicles · 248 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 36 Bmw F650 gs vehicles and 248 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F650 gs has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,737 miles.
36
Vehicles
248
MOT tests
1,182
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw F650 gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw F650 gs MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Brakes22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Steering11%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Bmw F650 gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 67% |
| 4 | 9 | 78% |
| 5 | 12 | 83% |
| 6 | 11 | 73% |
| 7 | 8 | 100% |
| 8 | 12 | 83% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 10 | 90% |
| 12 | 10 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 100% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 11 | 91% |
| 16 | 11 | 100% |
| 17 | 18 | 83% |
| 18 | 17 | 71% |
| 19 | 21 | 76% |
| 20 | 11 | 91% |
Fuel types: Petrol (35), Other (1)
Most common Bmw F650 gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F650 gs MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Side stand mount has been poorly repaired (4 times)
Bmw F650 gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 29,060 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 26,605 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 21,174 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 40,255 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 39,501 |
| 2008 | 5 | 38 | 95% | 49,395 |
| 2007 | 4 | 25 | 72% | 35,008 |
| 2006 | 3 | 10 | 70% | 18,132 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 1,849 |
| 2004 | 7 | 62 | 89% | 34,114 |
| 2003 | 3 | 15 | 73% | 9,368 |
| 2002 | 3 | 39 | 87% | 46,161 |
| 2001 | 2 | 26 | 69% | 24,831 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 7,240 |
Bmw F650 gs reliability FAQ
Across 36 Bmw F650 gs vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw F650 gs MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw F650 gs in our data has covered around
29,737 miles.
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