MOT reliability
Bmw R1200cl
3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Bmw R1200cl vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200cl has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,323 miles.
3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
978
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200cl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200cl MOT tests:
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Brakes32%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Other23%
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Identification & plates9%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Bmw R1200cl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Bmw R1200cl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200cl MOT tests:
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight signs of perishing (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
- Front tyre wall showing slight signs of cracking with no ply or cord exposed (2 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- slight oil misting around engine sump area (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw R1200cl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 21,954 |
| 2002 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 31,508 |
Bmw R1200cl reliability FAQ
Across 3 Bmw R1200cl vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200cl MOT issues are:
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight signs of perishing (5.2.3 (j)); Front tyre wall showing slight signs of cracking with no ply or cord exposed.
The typical Bmw R1200cl in our data has covered around
28,323 miles.
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