MOT reliability
Bmw R100r
62 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 62 Bmw R100r vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R100r has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,558 miles.
62
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
1,572
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
18%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R100r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R100r MOT tests:
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Brakes53%
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Other18%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Steering12%
Bmw R100r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (60), Other (2)
Most common Bmw R100r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R100r MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- minor oil leak (1 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Rear tire is starting to crack in the tread (1 times)
- Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Bmw R100r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 29,865 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 27,283 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 12,514 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 52,206 |
| 1982 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 35,031 |
| 1981 | 1 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 1980 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 29,636 |
| 1976 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 57,282 |
Bmw R100r reliability FAQ
Across 62 Bmw R100r vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R100r MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Bmw R100r in our data has covered around
34,558 miles.
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