Bmw R 18 classic
Based on 216 Bmw R 18 classic vehicles and 244 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R 18 classic has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,419 miles.
Bmw R 18 classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R 18 classic MOT tests:
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Emissions & nuisance20%
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Other13%
Bmw R 18 classic pass rate by age
How the Bmw R 18 classic's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 100% |
| 3 | 117 | 99% |
| 4 | 85 | 100% |
| 5 | 37 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (215), Other (1)
Most common Bmw R 18 classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R 18 classic MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Cut in tyre approximately 25mm in length but cords not visible (1 times)
- front tyre slightly perished (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brakes indicate slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw R 18 classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 18 | 100% | 3,946 |
| 2022 | 40 | 62 | 100% | 5,875 |
| 2021 | 78 | 164 | 99% | 5,525 |
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