MOT reliability
Bmw R
45 vehicles · 452 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 45 Bmw R vehicles and 452 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,627 miles.
45
Vehicles
452
MOT tests
1,520
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R MOT tests:
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Other65%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering5%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Bmw R pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 14 | 86% |
| 4 | 14 | 93% |
| 5 | 12 | 100% |
| 6 | 15 | 93% |
| 7 | 14 | 86% |
| 8 | 13 | 92% |
| 9 | 10 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 11 | 82% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 9 | 89% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 8 | 62% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (44), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw R MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
Bmw R pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 5,503 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 13,018 |
| 2009 | 3 | 22 | 95% | 23,815 |
| 2008 | 4 | 37 | 95% | 25,320 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 46,030 |
| 2005 | 3 | 50 | 86% | 34,908 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 58,075 |
| 2002 | 2 | 25 | 60% | 9,879 |
| 2000 | 1 | 19 | 95% | 100,210 |
| 1992 | 2 | 37 | 81% | 49,006 |
| 1990 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 58,269 |
| 1983 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 44,906 |
| 1982 | 2 | 28 | 93% | 78,632 |
| 1981 | 3 | 46 | 78% | 44,100 |
| 1980 | 4 | 26 | 85% | 51,587 |
| 1979 | 4 | 28 | 86% | 54,335 |
| 1977 | 3 | 30 | 83% | 41,440 |
| 1976 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 50,000 |
| 1975 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 30,570 |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 40,631 |
| 1973 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 53,700 |
| 1972 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 55,102 |
| 1971 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 2,510 |
| 1959 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 25,070 |
Bmw R reliability FAQ
Across 45 Bmw R vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw R in our data has covered around
41,627 miles.
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