MOT reliability
Bmw F800
222 vehicles · 2,272 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 222 Bmw F800 vehicles and 2,272 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F800 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,551 miles.
222
Vehicles
2,272
MOT tests
2,399
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw F800 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw F800 MOT tests:
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Other54%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Bmw F800 pass rate by age
How the Bmw F800's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 89% |
| 3 | 212 | 91% |
| 4 | 211 | 91% |
| 5 | 195 | 87% |
| 6 | 180 | 91% |
| 7 | 169 | 91% |
| 8 | 178 | 84% |
| 9 | 143 | 90% |
| 10 | 147 | 88% |
| 11 | 138 | 88% |
| 12 | 133 | 86% |
| 13 | 122 | 89% |
| 14 | 123 | 87% |
| 15 | 87 | 95% |
| 16 | 76 | 88% |
| 17 | 74 | 86% |
| 18 | 44 | 91% |
| 19 | 23 | 91% |
| 20 | 8 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (222)
Most common Bmw F800 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F800 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (63 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (48 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (46 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (46 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (40 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (35 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (27 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (27 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (25 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (23 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (21 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (21 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (21 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (20 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (19 times)
Bmw F800 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 14,960 |
| 2012 | 10 | 86 | 90% | 25,241 |
| 2011 | 15 | 153 | 95% | 18,306 |
| 2010 | 22 | 188 | 88% | 27,964 |
| 2009 | 38 | 401 | 88% | 35,867 |
| 2008 | 59 | 579 | 91% | 28,414 |
| 2007 | 50 | 548 | 89% | 32,180 |
| 2006 | 26 | 300 | 83% | 37,227 |
Bmw F800 reliability FAQ
Across 222 Bmw F800 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw F800 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw F800 in our data has covered around
30,551 miles.
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