MOT reliability
Bmw R1200r
19 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Bmw R1200r vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200r has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,680 miles.
19
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
1,445
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200r MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension54%
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Lamps & electrical36%
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Brakes21%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Identification & plates7%
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Other7%
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Steering4%
Bmw R1200r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 86% |
| 4 | 11 | 100% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 12 | 83% |
| 7 | 11 | 91% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 6 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19)
Most common Bmw R1200r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200r MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm on right hand side. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in center. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Fork yoke insecure play in top bearing (2.2.2 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a)) (1 times)
- battery is insecure (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Bmw R1200r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 19,696 |
| 2018 | 3 | 16 | 94% | 7,993 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 8,834 |
| 2016 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 23,424 |
| 2015 | 3 | 27 | 85% | 17,214 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 10,231 |
| 2013 | 3 | 22 | 95% | 36,763 |
| 2011 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 54,438 |
| 2009 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 12,111 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 5,870 |
Bmw R1200r reliability FAQ
Across 19 Bmw R1200r vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200r MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw R1200r in our data has covered around
20,680 miles.
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