MOT reliability
Bmw R1100rs
270 vehicles · 103 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 270 Bmw R1100rs vehicles and 103 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1100rs has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 75,504 miles.
270
Vehicles
103
MOT tests
869
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1100rs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1100rs MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
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Brakes29%
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Other26%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Body & structure3%
Bmw R1100rs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (264), Other (5), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw R1100rs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1100rs MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure nearside fairing (6.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- slight oil leak on engine (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- front brake soft. (1 times)
- rear brake binding slighty. (1 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
Bmw R1100rs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 27,123 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 61,194 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 64,422 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 31,876 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 37,745 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 7,008 |
| 1994 | 6 | 33 | 97% | 47,449 |
| 1993 | 4 | 23 | 96% | 38,364 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,968 |
Bmw R1100rs reliability FAQ
Across 270 Bmw R1100rs vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1100rs MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Bmw R1100rs in our data has covered around
75,504 miles.
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