MOT reliability
Bmw G650gs
34 vehicles · 279 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Bmw G650gs vehicles and 279 completed MOT tests, the Bmw G650gs has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,229 miles.
34
Vehicles
279
MOT tests
1,471
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw G650gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw G650gs MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Brakes26%
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Body & structure13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw G650gs pass rate by age
How the Bmw G650gs's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 34 | 91% |
| 4 | 30 | 93% |
| 5 | 29 | 86% |
| 6 | 27 | 89% |
| 7 | 29 | 90% |
| 8 | 23 | 91% |
| 9 | 18 | 94% |
| 10 | 23 | 87% |
| 11 | 17 | 88% |
| 12 | 16 | 100% |
| 13 | 16 | 94% |
| 14 | 11 | 91% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34)
Most common Bmw G650gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw G650gs MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front Fork Stations Pitted (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
Bmw G650gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 24,273 |
| 2012 | 9 | 86 | 94% | 14,825 |
| 2011 | 24 | 183 | 89% | 19,299 |
Bmw G650gs reliability FAQ
Across 34 Bmw G650gs vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw G650gs MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw G650gs in our data has covered around
18,229 miles.
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