MOT reliability
Bmw R 1150gs
1 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Bmw R 1150gs vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R 1150gs has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 69,883 miles.
1
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
3,199
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R 1150gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R 1150gs MOT tests:
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Other39%
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Lamps & electrical22%
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Brakes17%
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Steering11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Identification & plates11%
Bmw R 1150gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Bmw R 1150gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R 1150gs MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw R 1150gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 25 | 80% | 69,883 |
Bmw R 1150gs reliability FAQ
Across 1 Bmw R 1150gs vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R 1150gs MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Bmw R 1150gs in our data has covered around
69,883 miles.
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