MOT reliability
Bmw R1200gs
140 vehicles · 1,455 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 140 Bmw R1200gs vehicles and 1,455 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200gs has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,379 miles.
140
Vehicles
1,455
MOT tests
2,401
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200gs MOT tests:
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Other37%
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Brakes34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Bmw R1200gs pass rate by age
How the Bmw R1200gs's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 119 | 90% |
| 4 | 124 | 93% |
| 5 | 122 | 93% |
| 6 | 114 | 94% |
| 7 | 117 | 91% |
| 8 | 107 | 96% |
| 9 | 115 | 90% |
| 10 | 88 | 91% |
| 11 | 74 | 92% |
| 12 | 71 | 90% |
| 13 | 60 | 95% |
| 14 | 59 | 88% |
| 15 | 53 | 85% |
| 16 | 45 | 89% |
| 17 | 46 | 93% |
| 18 | 36 | 83% |
| 19 | 36 | 78% |
| 20 | 22 | 91% |
Fuel types: Petrol (138), Other (2)
Most common Bmw R1200gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200gs MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (44 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (31 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (23 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (21 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (20 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (17 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (14 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (11 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (10 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
Bmw R1200gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 15,388 |
| 2018 | 9 | 46 | 98% | 23,970 |
| 2017 | 11 | 66 | 95% | 26,768 |
| 2016 | 14 | 102 | 94% | 35,112 |
| 2015 | 15 | 108 | 93% | 33,205 |
| 2014 | 4 | 39 | 92% | 232,577 |
| 2013 | 8 | 76 | 96% | 29,497 |
| 2012 | 9 | 89 | 92% | 27,991 |
| 2011 | 6 | 46 | 96% | 40,218 |
| 2010 | 2 | 19 | 84% | 41,252 |
| 2009 | 7 | 81 | 89% | 40,875 |
| 2008 | 11 | 158 | 85% | 49,770 |
| 2007 | 5 | 85 | 85% | 55,701 |
| 2006 | 13 | 191 | 92% | 34,896 |
| 2005 | 10 | 177 | 86% | 111,723 |
| 2004 | 10 | 124 | 95% | 54,984 |
| 2002 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 33,885 |
Bmw R1200gs reliability FAQ
Across 140 Bmw R1200gs vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200gs 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 R1200gs in our data has covered around
48,379 miles.
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