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MOT reliability

Bmw R1100

4,230 vehicles · 53,426 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4,230 Bmw R1100 vehicles and 53,426 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1100 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,467 miles.

4,230
Vehicles
53,426
MOT tests
2,039
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw R1100 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1100 MOT tests:

  • Other79%
  • Brakes15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Steering5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Visibility0%

Bmw R1100 pass rate by age

How the Bmw R1100's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1771%
22090%
364893%
488993%
51,14992%
61,65792%
72,28891%
82,76790%
93,05589%
103,43688%
113,39388%
123,26987%
133,19288%
143,02287%
152,90086%
162,67687%
172,55587%
182,40588%
192,22287%
202,05587%

Fuel types: Petrol (4,227), Other (2), Diesel (1)

Most common Bmw R1100 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1100 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,941 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,710 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (884 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (866 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (863 times)
  6. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (601 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (595 times)
  8. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (490 times)
  9. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (485 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (479 times)
  11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (449 times)
  12. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (403 times)
  13. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (371 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (336 times)
  15. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (323 times)

Bmw R1100 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 5 100% 42,063
2018 1 1 100% 44,361
2013 1 14 79% 69,999
2009 1 16 88% 56,690
2008 2 32 75% 107,835
2006 1 7 86% 11,225
2005 73 835 91% 23,197
2004 276 3,475 92% 27,869
2003 300 3,821 91% 30,872
2002 278 3,539 91% 34,699
2001 224 2,854 90% 38,135
2000 554 7,756 88% 48,957
1999 708 9,058 88% 54,124
1998 594 7,680 86% 53,641
1997 469 5,746 86% 62,831
1996 478 5,709 86% 60,684
1995 217 2,379 87% 62,286
1994 32 353 89% 56,316
1993 11 102 88% 47,412
1979 1 3 67% 28,319
1978 1 8 88% 63,682
1977 1 3 100% 16,581
1971 1 9 78% 37,893
1901 1 2 100% 14,054

Bmw R1100 reliability FAQ

Across 4,230 Bmw R1100 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw R1100 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Bmw R1100 in our data has covered around 49,467 miles.

Compare the Bmw R1100

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