MOT reliability
Bmw G650 gs
18 vehicles · 164 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Bmw G650 gs vehicles and 164 completed MOT tests, the Bmw G650 gs has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,229 miles.
18
Vehicles
164
MOT tests
1,380
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw G650 gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw G650 gs MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Body & structure11%
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Steering10%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Bmw G650 gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 17 | 100% |
| 4 | 20 | 90% |
| 5 | 15 | 93% |
| 6 | 17 | 88% |
| 7 | 14 | 93% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 10 | 80% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 10 | 90% |
| 12 | 12 | 83% |
| 13 | 13 | 85% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Bmw G650 gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw G650 gs MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Bmw G650 gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 22,415 |
| 2011 | 13 | 133 | 88% | 19,211 |
Bmw G650 gs reliability FAQ
Across 18 Bmw G650 gs vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw G650 gs MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Bmw G650 gs in our data has covered around
18,229 miles.
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