MOT reliability
Bmw R1200 gs adventure
9 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Bmw R1200 gs adventure vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200 gs adventure has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,373 miles.
9
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
1,947
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200 gs adventure problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200 gs adventure MOT tests:
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Brakes36%
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Other27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Emissions & nuisance18%
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Lamps & electrical9%
Bmw R1200 gs adventure pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Bmw R1200 gs adventure MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200 gs adventure MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- front mudguard extender fouling sump guard (1 times)
- Front Front mudguard extender fouling sump guard (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- groove worn in tyre,not down to cord (1 times)
Bmw R1200 gs adventure pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 12,938 |
| 2016 | 2 | 15 | 93% | 22,251 |
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 18,758 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 35,764 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 91,317 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 54,449 |
Bmw R1200 gs adventure reliability FAQ
Across 9 Bmw R1200 gs adventure vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200 gs adventure MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Bmw R1200 gs adventure in our data has covered around
43,373 miles.
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