MOT reliability
Bmw K1
281 vehicles · 1,952 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 281 Bmw K1 vehicles and 1,952 completed MOT tests, the Bmw K1 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,720 miles.
281
Vehicles
1,952
MOT tests
843
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw K1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw K1 MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Steering15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility0%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Bmw K1 pass rate by age
How the Bmw K1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 100% |
| 2 | 12 | 92% |
| 3 | 13 | 77% |
| 4 | 16 | 88% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 11 | 91% |
| 7 | 11 | 91% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 6 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 26 | 96% |
| 14 | 44 | 89% |
| 15 | 58 | 91% |
| 16 | 112 | 89% |
| 17 | 128 | 91% |
| 18 | 134 | 87% |
| 19 | 128 | 89% |
| 20 | 116 | 84% |
Fuel types: Petrol (281)
Most common Bmw K1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw K1 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (46 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (38 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (30 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (22 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (21 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (19 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (18 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (17 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (15 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (14 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (11 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (10 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (10 times)
Bmw K1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 48,310 |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 46,742 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 41,461 |
| 2018 | 2 | 17 | 100% | 57,019 |
| 2017 | 5 | 16 | 100% | 24,534 |
| 2016 | 5 | 19 | 79% | 27,295 |
| 2015 | 2 | 11 | 100% | 59,405 |
| 2014 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 4,613 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,928 |
| 2011 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 11,430 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 43,055 |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 48,795 |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 40,336 |
| 2003 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 32,442 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 50,615 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 20,478 |
| 1994 | 4 | 22 | 91% | 80,616 |
| 1993 | 28 | 228 | 88% | 38,466 |
| 1992 | 27 | 183 | 90% | 50,300 |
| 1991 | 28 | 212 | 88% | 40,024 |
| 1990 | 103 | 806 | 90% | 37,884 |
| 1989 | 46 | 312 | 94% | 45,129 |
| 1988 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 14,114 |
| 1984 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 51,552 |
Bmw K1 reliability FAQ
Across 281 Bmw K1 vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw K1 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw K1 in our data has covered around
40,720 miles.
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