MOT reliability
Bmw R1200rt
55 vehicles · 624 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 55 Bmw R1200rt vehicles and 624 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200rt has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,763 miles.
55
Vehicles
624
MOT tests
2,639
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200rt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200rt MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Other31%
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Brakes30%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Steering1%
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Identification & plates1%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Bmw R1200rt pass rate by age
How the Bmw R1200rt's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 59 | 88% |
| 4 | 55 | 95% |
| 5 | 55 | 91% |
| 6 | 51 | 94% |
| 7 | 56 | 93% |
| 8 | 44 | 93% |
| 9 | 52 | 92% |
| 10 | 42 | 98% |
| 11 | 47 | 91% |
| 12 | 36 | 83% |
| 13 | 28 | 89% |
| 14 | 27 | 93% |
| 15 | 21 | 90% |
| 16 | 14 | 100% |
| 17 | 13 | 77% |
| 18 | 10 | 100% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (55)
Most common Bmw R1200rt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200rt MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (27 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (14 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (11 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Bmw R1200rt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 25 | 92% | 17,992 |
| 2017 | 4 | 31 | 87% | 26,498 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 11,412 |
| 2015 | 5 | 47 | 91% | 35,676 |
| 2014 | 7 | 68 | 91% | 39,223 |
| 2013 | 3 | 28 | 86% | 74,167 |
| 2012 | 5 | 57 | 95% | 48,019 |
| 2011 | 7 | 85 | 92% | 42,111 |
| 2010 | 3 | 40 | 92% | 41,600 |
| 2009 | 3 | 48 | 88% | 44,286 |
| 2008 | 2 | 32 | 94% | 33,273 |
| 2007 | 3 | 39 | 95% | 44,945 |
| 2006 | 2 | 34 | 85% | 63,897 |
| 2005 | 5 | 83 | 95% | 44,640 |
Bmw R1200rt reliability FAQ
Across 55 Bmw R1200rt vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200rt 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 R1200rt in our data has covered around
40,763 miles.
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