MOT reliability
Bmw R1150
3,962 vehicles · 51,385 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3,962 Bmw R1150 vehicles and 51,385 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1150 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,945 miles.
3,962
Vehicles
51,385
MOT tests
2,480
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1150 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1150 MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Brakes17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Bmw R1150 pass rate by age
How the Bmw R1150's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 21 | 95% |
| 3 | 2,168 | 94% |
| 4 | 3,173 | 93% |
| 5 | 3,740 | 92% |
| 6 | 3,544 | 92% |
| 7 | 3,373 | 92% |
| 8 | 3,305 | 90% |
| 9 | 3,073 | 91% |
| 10 | 2,963 | 90% |
| 11 | 2,798 | 91% |
| 12 | 2,668 | 91% |
| 13 | 2,528 | 91% |
| 14 | 2,428 | 90% |
| 15 | 2,227 | 91% |
| 16 | 2,117 | 90% |
| 17 | 1,919 | 90% |
| 18 | 1,836 | 89% |
| 19 | 1,680 | 91% |
| 20 | 1,615 | 91% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3,960), Diesel (1), Other (1)
Most common Bmw R1150 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1150 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,833 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,536 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (803 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (699 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (679 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (571 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (473 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (458 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (453 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (406 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (384 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (289 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (288 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (277 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (274 times)
Bmw R1150 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 88,308 |
| 2007 | 6 | 39 | 95% | 39,412 |
| 2006 | 3 | 52 | 96% | 36,761 |
| 2005 | 182 | 2,075 | 92% | 38,361 |
| 2004 | 776 | 9,824 | 91% | 40,795 |
| 2003 | 1,127 | 14,942 | 91% | 43,814 |
| 2002 | 1,056 | 14,388 | 91% | 45,202 |
| 2001 | 797 | 9,916 | 91% | 46,589 |
| 2000 | 8 | 101 | 91% | 53,229 |
| 1999 | 3 | 26 | 88% | 69,901 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 57,927 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 27,478 |
Bmw R1150 reliability FAQ
Across 3,962 Bmw R1150 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1150 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)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Bmw R1150 in our data has covered around
43,945 miles.
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