MOT reliability
Bmw R1200gsa
13 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Bmw R1200gsa vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200gsa has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,790 miles.
13
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
1,739
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200gsa problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200gsa MOT tests:
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Other39%
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Brakes35%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Lamps & electrical13%
Bmw R1200gsa pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 100% |
| 4 | 13 | 100% |
| 5 | 14 | 93% |
| 6 | 12 | 100% |
| 7 | 13 | 100% |
| 8 | 10 | 100% |
| 9 | 11 | 91% |
| 10 | 11 | 91% |
| 11 | 8 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Bmw R1200gsa MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200gsa MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre Starting To Crack around Sidewall (1 times)
- Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw R1200gsa pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 9,944 |
| 2017 | 2 | 11 | 100% | 15,418 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 19,642 |
| 2015 | 2 | 17 | 100% | 30,076 |
| 2012 | 3 | 28 | 96% | 22,870 |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 34,459 |
| 2009 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 29,224 |
| 2008 | 2 | 31 | 97% | 34,701 |
Bmw R1200gsa reliability FAQ
Across 13 Bmw R1200gsa vehicles in our MOT data,
97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200gsa MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw R1200gsa in our data has covered around
24,790 miles.
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