MOT reliability
Bmw R26
36 vehicles · 112 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 36 Bmw R26 vehicles and 112 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R26 has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,938 miles.
36
Vehicles
112
MOT tests
467
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R26 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R26 MOT tests:
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Other158%
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Steering11%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Bmw R26 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (36)
Most common Bmw R26 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R26 MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- no lights fitted at time of test day use only (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) (1 times)
- Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
Bmw R26 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 133 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,871 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 13,373 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,893 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,161 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 8,917 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 25,520 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 7,105 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,013 |
| 1990 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 17,593 |
| 1989 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 63,141 |
| 1980 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 35,930 |
| 1978 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 15,756 |
| 1972 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 7,089 |
| 1968 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 15,880 |
| 1965 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 2,525 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34,053 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,772 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,140 |
| 1959 | 9 | 26 | 88% | 22,084 |
| 1958 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 10,371 |
| 1957 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 31,145 |
| 1956 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 22,452 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,604 |
Bmw R26 reliability FAQ
Across 36 Bmw R26 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 R26 MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); No lights fitted at time of test; Oil leak.
The typical Bmw R26 in our data has covered around
18,938 miles.
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