MOT reliability
Bmw R 1150 gs
14 vehicles · 211 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Bmw R 1150 gs vehicles and 211 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R 1150 gs has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,971 miles.
14
Vehicles
211
MOT tests
1,775
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R 1150 gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R 1150 gs MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Bmw R 1150 gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 11 | 82% |
| 6 | 13 | 92% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 11 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 100% |
| 10 | 9 | 100% |
| 11 | 14 | 71% |
| 12 | 13 | 85% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 14 | 86% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 13 | 85% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 9 | 100% |
| 19 | 11 | 91% |
| 20 | 9 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Bmw R 1150 gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R 1150 gs MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (15 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (8 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Bmw R 1150 gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 85 | 89% | 54,449 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 44,425 |
| 2001 | 3 | 56 | 86% | 63,020 |
| 2000 | 4 | 49 | 88% | 50,277 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 48,756 |
Bmw R 1150 gs reliability FAQ
Across 14 Bmw R 1150 gs vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R 1150 gs MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Bmw R 1150 gs in our data has covered around
53,971 miles.
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