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MOT reliability

Bmw R 1200 rt

786 vehicles · 663 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate

Based on 786 Bmw R 1200 rt vehicles and 663 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R 1200 rt has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,933 miles.

786
Vehicles
663
MOT tests
1,913
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw R 1200 rt problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension59%
  • Brakes32%
  • Other14%
  • Lamps & electrical9%

Bmw R 1200 rt pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
31984%
419100%
514100%
61794%
714100%
812100%
912100%
104100%
113100%
123100%
131100%
152100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (704), Other (82)

Most common Bmw R 1200 rt MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  3. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  7. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  8. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  10. Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 KGF (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Bmw R 1200 rt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 6 100% 30,211
2017 1 6 100% 26,481
2016 10 64 98% 28,480
2015 1 10 90% 22,157
2014 1 10 100% 42,118
2013 1 4 100% 60,894
2011 1 9 100% 33,065
2006 1 17 88% 44,857

Bmw R 1200 rt reliability FAQ

Across 786 Bmw R 1200 rt vehicles in our MOT data, 97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about 0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw R 1200 rt MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)).

The typical Bmw R 1200 rt in our data has covered around 29,933 miles.

Compare the Bmw R 1200 rt

See how the Bmw R 1200 rt stacks up against other Bmw models on MOT reliability:

R 1200 rt vs 3 series R 1200 rt vs 118 R 1200 rt vs 316 R 1200 rt vs 520

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