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MOT reliability

Bmw R1200

16,948 vehicles · 134,863 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 16,948 Bmw R1200 vehicles and 134,863 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,067 miles.

16,948
Vehicles
134,863
MOT tests
2,714
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw R1200 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200 MOT tests:

  • Other53%
  • Brakes28%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Steering2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Bmw R1200 pass rate by age

How the Bmw R1200's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12085%
232795%
317,12394%
415,61694%
514,82694%
614,08794%
713,18794%
811,13394%
97,89793%
105,88493%
115,40593%
125,02893%
134,69494%
144,41893%
153,84193%
163,34792%
172,68593%
182,21191%
191,54592%
201,01492%

Fuel types: Petrol (16,946), Diesel (2)

Most common Bmw R1200 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2,461 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2,178 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2,165 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,964 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,799 times)
  6. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (1,443 times)
  7. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1,267 times)
  8. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1,195 times)
  9. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1,154 times)
  10. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1,114 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (836 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (792 times)
  13. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (729 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (656 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (550 times)

Bmw R1200 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 1 1 100% 28,640
2020 1 3 100% 12,687
2019 174 777 95% 20,652
2018 3,273 16,929 96% 21,696
2017 3,729 20,869 96% 22,975
2016 471 2,681 95% 23,178
2015 44 202 95% 25,987
2014 36 189 95% 29,264
2013 66 511 92% 34,086
2012 453 3,929 94% 34,271
2011 721 6,397 94% 31,909
2010 1,213 11,294 94% 35,596
2009 1,022 10,352 93% 35,804
2008 1,158 11,422 93% 37,917
2007 1,170 12,260 92% 38,449
2006 1,293 13,865 91% 37,689
2005 1,468 16,326 91% 39,923
2004 620 6,618 92% 38,516
2003 9 93 86% 35,068
2002 3 8 100% 19,782
2001 3 21 86% 29,912
2000 1 5 100% 8,058
1999 5 18 83% 31,615
1998 12 80 89% 23,390
1997 1 10 90% 1,727
1996 1 4 75% 80,151

Bmw R1200 reliability FAQ

Across 16,948 Bmw R1200 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 R1200 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Bmw R1200 in our data has covered around 31,067 miles.

Compare the Bmw R1200

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