MOT reliability
Bmw Gs1200
70 vehicles · 726 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 70 Bmw Gs1200 vehicles and 726 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Gs1200 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,734 miles.
70
Vehicles
726
MOT tests
2,703
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Gs1200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Gs1200 MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Brakes24%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure0%
Bmw Gs1200 pass rate by age
How the Bmw Gs1200's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 65 | 94% |
| 4 | 71 | 93% |
| 5 | 65 | 92% |
| 6 | 56 | 88% |
| 7 | 52 | 92% |
| 8 | 52 | 96% |
| 9 | 49 | 94% |
| 10 | 42 | 100% |
| 11 | 42 | 98% |
| 12 | 42 | 90% |
| 13 | 35 | 97% |
| 14 | 33 | 94% |
| 15 | 25 | 100% |
| 16 | 30 | 87% |
| 17 | 18 | 100% |
| 18 | 13 | 100% |
| 19 | 11 | 91% |
| 20 | 10 | 90% |
Fuel types: Petrol (69), Other (1)
Most common Bmw Gs1200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Gs1200 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (21 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
Bmw Gs1200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 50,341 |
| 2013 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 27,003 |
| 2012 | 3 | 18 | 100% | 24,867 |
| 2011 | 6 | 52 | 94% | 32,950 |
| 2010 | 13 | 126 | 97% | 36,583 |
| 2009 | 6 | 46 | 98% | 28,681 |
| 2008 | 13 | 145 | 92% | 40,445 |
| 2007 | 4 | 34 | 94% | 28,997 |
| 2006 | 8 | 106 | 89% | 35,376 |
| 2005 | 6 | 81 | 95% | 39,825 |
| 2004 | 8 | 94 | 94% | 39,425 |
Bmw Gs1200 reliability FAQ
Across 70 Bmw Gs1200 vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Gs1200 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw Gs1200 in our data has covered around
35,734 miles.
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