MOT reliability
Bmw R1200gs adventure
4 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Bmw R1200gs adventure vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200gs adventure has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,893 miles.
4
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
2,225
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200gs adventure problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200gs adventure MOT tests:
-
Other67%
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Lamps & electrical33%
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Brakes33%
Bmw R1200gs adventure pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Bmw R1200gs adventure MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200gs adventure MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- rear tyre worn low on limit (1 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- rear brake pads worn (1 times)
Bmw R1200gs adventure pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 7,296 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 35,782 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 79,565 |
Bmw R1200gs adventure reliability FAQ
Across 4 Bmw R1200gs adventure vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200gs adventure MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)); rear tyre worn low on limit; Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).
The typical Bmw R1200gs adventure in our data has covered around
40,893 miles.
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