Bmw R 18

Based on 547 Bmw R 18 vehicles and 714 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R 18 has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 3,975 miles.

Bmw R 18 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw R 18 MOT tests:

• Emissions & nuisance38%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
• Identification & plates16%
• Brakes16%
• Lamps & electrical13%
• Other4%
• Body & structure3%

Bmw R 18 pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (543), Other (4)

Most common Bmw R 18 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R 18 MOT tests:

1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (32 times)
2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
4. Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (5 times)
5. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (5 times)
6. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
7. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
8. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
9. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
10. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
12. Exhaust noisy Non standard noisy exhausts (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
13. Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a)) (2 times)
14. Central Rear Lower Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) (1 times)
15. Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)

Bmw R 18 pass rate by registration year

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