MOT reliability

Bmw K 1300

Q: Is the Bmw K 1300 reliable?

Across 699 Bmw K 1300 vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Bmw K 1300?

The typical Bmw K 1300 in our data has covered around 25,574 miles.

699 vehicles · 5,329 completed MOT tests analysed

93%

MOT pass rate

Based on 699 Bmw K 1300 vehicles and 5,329 completed MOT tests, the Bmw K 1300 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,574 miles.

699

Vehicles

5,329

MOT tests

2,094

Avg miles / year

0.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Bmw K 1300 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw K 1300 MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
Brakes32%
Other20%
Lamps & electrical10%
Steering4%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Identification & plates2%
Body & structure2%

Bmw K 1300 pass rate by age

How the Bmw K 1300's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	18	89%
3	630	92%
4	603	95%
5	600	93%
6	548	94%
7	557	94%
8	579	93%
9	546	95%
10	504	93%
11	344	96%
12	199	92%
13	84	92%
14	47	91%
15	35	94%
16	23	91%
17	8	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (699)

Most common Bmw K 1300 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw K 1300 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (161 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (144 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (83 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (64 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (62 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (54 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (49 times)
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (47 times)
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (35 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (33 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (27 times)
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (25 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (25 times)
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (18 times)

Bmw K 1300 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	7	100%	11,686
2016	90	595	95%	24,683
2015	197	1,407	94%	23,190
2014	275	2,211	94%	25,208
2013	49	365	90%	28,509
2012	22	177	95%	25,064
2011	8	70	91%	33,222
2010	31	254	91%	30,519
2009	26	244	91%	37,600

Bmw K 1300 reliability FAQ

Across 699 Bmw K 1300 vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw K 1300 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Bmw K 1300 in our data has covered around 25,574 miles.

Compare the Bmw K 1300

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