MOT reliability
Bmw G650
23 vehicles · 200 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Bmw G650 vehicles and 200 completed MOT tests, the Bmw G650 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,310 miles.
23
Vehicles
200
MOT tests
2,485
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw G650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw G650 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Body & structure11%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Bmw G650 pass rate by age
How the Bmw G650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 24 | 88% |
| 4 | 18 | 100% |
| 5 | 23 | 87% |
| 6 | 18 | 83% |
| 7 | 16 | 88% |
| 8 | 21 | 81% |
| 9 | 16 | 88% |
| 10 | 15 | 93% |
| 11 | 11 | 73% |
| 12 | 10 | 70% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Bmw G650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw G650 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Bmw G650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 31 | 84% | 15,898 |
| 2011 | 7 | 76 | 82% | 30,731 |
| 2009 | 5 | 51 | 88% | 21,901 |
| 2008 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 19,793 |
| 2007 | 5 | 17 | 100% | 7,867 |
Bmw G650 reliability FAQ
Across 23 Bmw G650 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw G650 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw G650 in our data has covered around
20,310 miles.
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