MOT reliability
Bmw R 1250 gs adventure
47 vehicles · 58 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 47 Bmw R 1250 gs adventure vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R 1250 gs adventure has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,046 miles.
47
Vehicles
58
MOT tests
3,534
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R 1250 gs adventure problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R 1250 gs adventure MOT tests:
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Brakes36%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Identification & plates21%
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Body & structure14%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Other7%
Bmw R 1250 gs adventure pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15 | 100% |
| 4 | 24 | 92% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (46), Other (1)
Most common Bmw R 1250 gs adventure MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R 1250 gs adventure MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre Undersize Of Manufacturers Specification (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw R 1250 gs adventure pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,742 |
| 2022 | 5 | 9 | 89% | 8,347 |
| 2021 | 15 | 32 | 94% | 13,584 |
| 2020 | 4 | 12 | 100% | 21,699 |
Bmw R 1250 gs adventure reliability FAQ
Across 47 Bmw R 1250 gs adventure vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R 1250 gs adventure MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Bmw R 1250 gs adventure in our data has covered around
14,046 miles.
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