MOT reliability
Bmw K 1600 gt se
502 vehicles · 263 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate
Based on 502 Bmw K 1600 gt se vehicles and 263 completed MOT tests, the Bmw K 1600 gt se has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,843 miles.
502
Vehicles
263
MOT tests
3,179
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw K 1600 gt se problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw K 1600 gt se MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
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Brakes38%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering8%
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Other5%
Bmw K 1600 gt se pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12 | 100% |
| 3 | 197 | 97% |
| 4 | 46 | 98% |
Fuel types: Petrol (492), Other (10)
Most common Bmw K 1600 gt se MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw K 1600 gt se MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Repair to rear tyre (1 times)
- Very slight play to front brake disc bobbins (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw K 1600 gt se pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 66 | 97% | 8,034 |
| 2022 | 144 | 189 | 97% | 10,418 |
Bmw K 1600 gt se reliability FAQ
Across 502 Bmw K 1600 gt se vehicles in our MOT data,
97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw K 1600 gt se MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw K 1600 gt se in our data has covered around
9,843 miles.
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