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MOT reliability

Bmw Motor cycle

3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Bmw Motor cycle vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Motor cycle has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,622 miles.

3
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
1,326
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw Motor cycle problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw Motor cycle MOT tests:

  • Other127%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Brakes3%

Bmw Motor cycle pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Bmw Motor cycle MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Motor cycle MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (4 times)
  2. main beam warning light not working (3 times)
  3. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  6. Front Upper Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  9. Oil leak (2 times)
  10. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working (1 times)
  14. near side front brake hose not fully secure (1 times)
  15. oil leak from right side of engine could get on rear tyre (1 times)

Bmw Motor cycle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 7 100% 19,211
1977 1 15 73% 74,759
1976 1 8 88% 51,896

Bmw Motor cycle reliability FAQ

Across 3 Bmw Motor cycle vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw Motor cycle MOT issues are: Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a); main beam warning light not working; Horn not working (1.7.3a).

The typical Bmw Motor cycle in our data has covered around 48,622 miles.

Compare the Bmw Motor cycle

See how the Bmw Motor cycle stacks up against other Bmw models on MOT reliability:

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