MOT reliability
Bmw R1150gs
257 vehicles · 367 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 257 Bmw R1150gs vehicles and 367 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1150gs has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,811 miles.
257
Vehicles
367
MOT tests
1,265
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1150gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1150gs MOT tests:
-
Other71%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Brakes18%
Bmw R1150gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (208), Other (49)
Most common Bmw R1150gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1150gs MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badley worn (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- side car swing arm has slight play in bearing (1 times)
- Brake disc(s) slightly scored sidecar (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- sidecar suspension pivot bush has slight free play (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Bmw R1150gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20 | 95% | 48,896 |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 | 91% | 79,352 |
| 2000 | 1 | 19 | 95% | 50,461 |
Bmw R1150gs reliability FAQ
Across 257 Bmw R1150gs vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
0 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1150gs MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badley worn (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw R1150gs in our data has covered around
52,811 miles.
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