MOT reliability
Bmw R100gs
187 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 187 Bmw R100gs vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R100gs has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,009 miles.
187
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
824
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R100gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R100gs MOT tests:
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Other120%
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Lamps & electrical20%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering5%
Bmw R100gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (182), Other (5)
Most common Bmw R100gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R100gs MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Hazard Lights Not Working (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
- Wiring Rubbing on Handlebars (1 times)
- Battery slightly loose (1 times)
- Front tyre is split on sidewall (1 times)
- Gearshift pedal is loose and catching (1 times)
- Rear Lamp ?? (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective deflector fitted euroe lense (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Bmw R100gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 49,991 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 68,198 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 50,792 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,004 |
| 1992 | 3 | 23 | 87% | 59,195 |
| 1988 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 44,850 |
Bmw R100gs reliability FAQ
Across 187 Bmw R100gs vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R100gs MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Hazard Lights Not Working; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw R100gs in our data has covered around
50,009 miles.
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