MOT reliability
Bmw F800 gs
66 vehicles · 616 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 66 Bmw F800 gs vehicles and 616 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F800 gs has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,586 miles.
66
Vehicles
616
MOT tests
2,229
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw F800 gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw F800 gs MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Brakes18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Bmw F800 gs pass rate by age
How the Bmw F800 gs's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 67 | 88% |
| 4 | 60 | 90% |
| 5 | 54 | 89% |
| 6 | 55 | 89% |
| 7 | 56 | 88% |
| 8 | 40 | 98% |
| 9 | 41 | 90% |
| 10 | 36 | 94% |
| 11 | 35 | 89% |
| 12 | 29 | 86% |
| 13 | 35 | 80% |
| 14 | 35 | 86% |
| 15 | 31 | 87% |
| 16 | 26 | 85% |
| 17 | 11 | 73% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (66)
Most common Bmw F800 gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F800 gs MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (8 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (7 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
Bmw F800 gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 7,482 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 17,754 |
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 22,687 |
| 2011 | 6 | 57 | 88% | 36,727 |
| 2010 | 13 | 101 | 94% | 19,153 |
| 2009 | 28 | 250 | 87% | 26,222 |
| 2008 | 16 | 189 | 86% | 35,576 |
Bmw F800 gs reliability FAQ
Across 66 Bmw F800 gs vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw F800 gs MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Bmw F800 gs in our data has covered around
27,586 miles.
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