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MOT reliability

Bmw Gs650

11 vehicles · 142 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 11 Bmw Gs650 vehicles and 142 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Gs650 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,493 miles.

11
Vehicles
142
MOT tests
1,695
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw Gs650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw Gs650 MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Body & structure15%
  • Brakes14%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Steering1%

Bmw Gs650 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
310100%
41275%
510100%
61275%
71275%
81283%
9875%
10989%
111182%
12978%
131275%
146100%
15475%
16250%
171100%
181100%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (11)

Most common Bmw Gs650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Gs650 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  6. Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  8. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  11. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  13. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)

Bmw Gs650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 2 22 91% 15,539
2011 4 54 80% 29,802
2009 1 15 73% 19,945
2008 1 11 82% 21,379
2007 2 20 90% 26,061
1994 1 20 75% 36,694

Bmw Gs650 reliability FAQ

Across 11 Bmw Gs650 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw Gs650 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Bmw Gs650 in our data has covered around 25,493 miles.

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