MOT reliability
Bmw K1200
34 vehicles · 253 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Bmw K1200 vehicles and 253 completed MOT tests, the Bmw K1200 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,062 miles.
34
Vehicles
253
MOT tests
1,063
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw K1200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw K1200 MOT tests:
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Other58%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes22%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Bmw K1200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 9 | 89% |
| 8 | 12 | 75% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 12 | 92% |
| 11 | 8 | 100% |
| 12 | 13 | 92% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 13 | 85% |
| 16 | 11 | 100% |
| 17 | 16 | 88% |
| 18 | 11 | 91% |
| 19 | 10 | 90% |
| 20 | 11 | 82% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34)
Most common Bmw K1200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw K1200 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Bmw K1200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 13 | 100% | 41,029 |
| 2007 | 2 | 28 | 93% | 26,859 |
| 2006 | 4 | 40 | 85% | 25,890 |
| 2005 | 4 | 9 | 100% | 35,834 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 91% | 69,375 |
| 2002 | 3 | 27 | 85% | 39,235 |
| 2001 | 3 | 21 | 86% | 33,216 |
| 2000 | 4 | 13 | 85% | 37,032 |
| 1999 | 3 | 31 | 77% | 40,330 |
| 1998 | 5 | 29 | 93% | 46,830 |
| 1997 | 2 | 20 | 95% | 23,201 |
Bmw K1200 reliability FAQ
Across 34 Bmw K1200 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw K1200 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw K1200 in our data has covered around
37,062 miles.
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