MOT reliability
Bmw R1200 gs
55 vehicles · 484 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 55 Bmw R1200 gs vehicles and 484 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200 gs has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,511 miles.
55
Vehicles
484
MOT tests
2,671
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200 gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200 gs MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Brakes35%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw R1200 gs pass rate by age
How the Bmw R1200 gs's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 54 | 91% |
| 4 | 49 | 92% |
| 5 | 47 | 91% |
| 6 | 57 | 89% |
| 7 | 49 | 94% |
| 8 | 46 | 93% |
| 9 | 38 | 92% |
| 10 | 30 | 97% |
| 11 | 15 | 93% |
| 12 | 16 | 100% |
| 13 | 11 | 100% |
| 14 | 11 | 91% |
| 15 | 10 | 90% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 8 | 88% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (53), Other (2)
Most common Bmw R1200 gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200 gs MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
Bmw R1200 gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 32 | 94% | 29,105 |
| 2016 | 7 | 46 | 91% | 26,407 |
| 2015 | 5 | 39 | 90% | 27,168 |
| 2014 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 34,162 |
| 2013 | 5 | 47 | 91% | 38,474 |
| 2012 | 3 | 34 | 97% | 36,608 |
| 2011 | 2 | 21 | 86% | 42,430 |
| 2010 | 2 | 23 | 91% | 45,072 |
| 2008 | 4 | 57 | 95% | 41,488 |
| 2007 | 2 | 23 | 78% | 51,336 |
| 2006 | 2 | 28 | 93% | 48,462 |
| 2005 | 2 | 19 | 95% | 49,855 |
Bmw R1200 gs reliability FAQ
Across 55 Bmw R1200 gs vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200 gs MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw R1200 gs in our data has covered around
36,511 miles.
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