MOT reliability
Bmw Gs800
17 vehicles · 153 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Bmw Gs800 vehicles and 153 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Gs800 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,534 miles.
17
Vehicles
153
MOT tests
1,718
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Gs800 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Gs800 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Steering10%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Bmw Gs800 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 82% |
| 4 | 15 | 87% |
| 5 | 18 | 89% |
| 6 | 10 | 100% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 10 | 90% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 7 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Bmw Gs800 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Gs800 MOT tests:
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Bmw Gs800 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 18,535 |
| 2009 | 6 | 61 | 92% | 30,474 |
| 2008 | 6 | 56 | 84% | 20,152 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | — |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,285 |
| 1981 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 7,559 |
| 1979 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 13,404 |
Bmw Gs800 reliability FAQ
Across 17 Bmw Gs800 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Gs800 MOT issues are:
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Bmw Gs800 in our data has covered around
21,534 miles.
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