MOT reliability
Bmw R1200c
52 vehicles · 304 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 52 Bmw R1200c vehicles and 304 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200c has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,781 miles.
52
Vehicles
304
MOT tests
716
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200c MOT tests:
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Other35%
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Lamps & electrical31%
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Brakes28%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Steering6%
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Identification & plates3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Bmw R1200c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 9 | 89% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 6 | 100% |
| 15 | 10 | 90% |
| 16 | 12 | 75% |
| 17 | 13 | 92% |
| 18 | 17 | 100% |
| 19 | 9 | 89% |
| 20 | 20 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (50), Other (2)
Most common Bmw R1200c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200c MOT tests:
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (11 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
Bmw R1200c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,973 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 20,633 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 27,719 |
| 2004 | 4 | 34 | 76% | 19,051 |
| 2003 | 5 | 27 | 100% | 14,638 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 18,100 |
| 2001 | 3 | 41 | 95% | 20,155 |
| 2000 | 9 | 45 | 78% | 22,974 |
| 1999 | 6 | 21 | 76% | 24,174 |
| 1998 | 13 | 109 | 87% | 17,073 |
| 1997 | 4 | 9 | 100% | 12,940 |
Bmw R1200c reliability FAQ
Across 52 Bmw R1200c vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200c MOT issues are:
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)).
The typical Bmw R1200c in our data has covered around
18,781 miles.
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