MOT reliability
Bmw R1100gs
36 vehicles · 237 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 36 Bmw R1100gs vehicles and 237 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1100gs has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,558 miles.
36
Vehicles
237
MOT tests
1,682
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1100gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1100gs MOT tests:
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Other49%
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Brakes25%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Bmw R1100gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 9 | 89% |
| 14 | 6 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 6 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (35), Other (1)
Most common Bmw R1100gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1100gs MOT tests:
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (7 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- oil leak (oil pressure sensor) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Bmw R1100gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 64,699 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 17,005 |
| 1999 | 3 | 21 | 95% | 38,925 |
| 1998 | 8 | 72 | 81% | 40,228 |
| 1997 | 9 | 41 | 95% | 65,041 |
| 1996 | 5 | 21 | 90% | 58,586 |
| 1995 | 3 | 20 | 85% | 51,068 |
| 1994 | 4 | 33 | 88% | 67,022 |
Bmw R1100gs reliability FAQ
Across 36 Bmw R1100gs 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 R1100gs MOT issues are:
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw R1100gs in our data has covered around
54,558 miles.
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