MOT reliability
Bmw R100rs
278 vehicles · 63 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 278 Bmw R100rs vehicles and 63 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R100rs has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,535 miles.
278
Vehicles
63
MOT tests
519
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R100rs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R100rs MOT tests:
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Other43%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Steering21%
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Brakes14%
Bmw R100rs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (268), Other (10)
Most common Bmw R100rs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R100rs MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
Bmw R100rs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 27,166 |
| 1982 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 46,886 |
| 1981 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 33,189 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 53,947 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 36,407 |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 53,128 |
Bmw R100rs reliability FAQ
Across 278 Bmw R100rs vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R100rs MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Offside Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Bmw R100rs in our data has covered around
50,535 miles.
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