MOT reliability
Bmw R 18 transcontinental
101 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
98%
MOT pass rate
Based on 101 Bmw R 18 transcontinental vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R 18 transcontinental has an overall 98% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,358 miles.
101
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
2,489
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R 18 transcontinental problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R 18 transcontinental MOT tests:
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Brakes55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Lamps & electrical18%
Bmw R 18 transcontinental pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 57 | 96% |
| 4 | 24 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (101)
Most common Bmw R 18 transcontinental MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R 18 transcontinental MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in centre of rear tyre (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
Bmw R 18 transcontinental pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 15 | 100% | 5,727 |
| 2022 | 36 | 55 | 96% | 7,592 |
| 2021 | 7 | 16 | 100% | 9,180 |
Bmw R 18 transcontinental reliability FAQ
Across 101 Bmw R 18 transcontinental vehicles in our MOT data,
98% pass the MOT (a 2% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R 18 transcontinental MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)).
The typical Bmw R 18 transcontinental in our data has covered around
7,358 miles.
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