MOT reliability
Bmw R25
14 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Bmw R25 vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R25 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,412 miles.
14
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
155
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R25 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R25 MOT tests:
-
Other78%
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Steering33%
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Brakes11%
Bmw R25 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Bmw R25 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R25 MOT tests:
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
Bmw R25 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 288 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 51,414 |
| 2008 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 99,920 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,090 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 35,309 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,063 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 52,806 |
| 1973 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 40,461 |
| 1960 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 21,344 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18 |
| 1953 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 23,382 |
| 1952 | 2 | 14 | 100% | 41,169 |
Bmw R25 reliability FAQ
Across 14 Bmw R25 vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R25 MOT issues are:
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2); Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a).
The typical Bmw R25 in our data has covered around
31,412 miles.
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