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MOT reliability

Bmw R 1200 gs

2,068 vehicles · 1,579 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,068 Bmw R 1200 gs vehicles and 1,579 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R 1200 gs has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,885 miles.

2,068
Vehicles
1,579
MOT tests
2,372
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw R 1200 gs problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw R 1200 gs MOT tests:

  • Brakes41%
  • Other33%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Steering3%
  • Visibility3%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Bmw R 1200 gs pass rate by age

How the Bmw R 1200 gs's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34898%
44689%
54596%
63597%
74090%
84193%
93597%
103683%
1122100%
122095%
131694%
141292%
156100%
169100%
178100%
183100%
19475%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,883), Other (185)

Most common Bmw R 1200 gs MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R 1200 gs MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (19 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  5. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
  6. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  9. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
  11. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
  12. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  13. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  14. Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
  15. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)

Bmw R 1200 gs pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 2 9 100% 30,366
2017 2 11 91% 34,227
2016 20 119 96% 23,728
2015 3 24 100% 35,389
2014 5 48 88% 32,962
2013 2 21 90% 34,418
2012 1 10 90% 66,848
2011 3 17 100% 65,574
2010 3 42 88% 51,215
2009 4 46 93% 46,720
2008 1 14 100% 39,434
2006 2 36 94% 60,970
2005 1 14 93% 35,457
2004 1 18 94% 49,159

Bmw R 1200 gs reliability FAQ

Across 2,068 Bmw R 1200 gs vehicles in our MOT data, 96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw R 1200 gs MOT issues are: Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Bmw R 1200 gs in our data has covered around 27,885 miles.

Compare the Bmw R 1200 gs

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