MOT reliability
Bmw F800st
283 vehicles · 3,220 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 283 Bmw F800st vehicles and 3,220 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F800st has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,488 miles.
283
Vehicles
3,220
MOT tests
2,095
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw F800st problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw F800st MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw F800st pass rate by age
How the Bmw F800st's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 86% |
| 3 | 275 | 89% |
| 4 | 286 | 89% |
| 5 | 272 | 88% |
| 6 | 264 | 89% |
| 7 | 249 | 90% |
| 8 | 228 | 92% |
| 9 | 229 | 87% |
| 10 | 195 | 93% |
| 11 | 192 | 94% |
| 12 | 192 | 91% |
| 13 | 184 | 89% |
| 14 | 175 | 87% |
| 15 | 151 | 85% |
| 16 | 126 | 88% |
| 17 | 91 | 86% |
| 18 | 60 | 80% |
| 19 | 36 | 94% |
| 20 | 8 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (283)
Most common Bmw F800st MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F800st MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (76 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (72 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (62 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (62 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (55 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (50 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (43 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (34 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (33 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (27 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (27 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (27 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (24 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (20 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (19 times)
Bmw F800st pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 156 | 92% | 25,665 |
| 2011 | 32 | 349 | 89% | 26,956 |
| 2010 | 31 | 333 | 90% | 34,677 |
| 2009 | 51 | 552 | 90% | 29,142 |
| 2008 | 54 | 656 | 90% | 31,519 |
| 2007 | 51 | 566 | 88% | 28,790 |
| 2006 | 49 | 608 | 87% | 33,776 |
Bmw F800st reliability FAQ
Across 283 Bmw F800st 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 F800st MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw F800st in our data has covered around
30,488 miles.
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