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MOT reliability

Bmw R60 sidecar

2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Bmw R60 sidecar vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R60 sidecar has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,531 miles.

2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
173
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw R60 sidecar problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw R60 sidecar MOT tests:

  • Other167%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Brakes17%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Bmw R60 sidecar MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R60 sidecar MOT tests:

  1. Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  3. OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR SLIGHTLY RESRICTED VIEWING - FAIRING COVERING SLIGHTLY (2 times)
  4. Front Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4) (1 times)
  5. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
  6. side car outfit test (1 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  9. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)

Bmw R60 sidecar pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1964 1 8 88% 2,191
1959 1 6 67% 40,871

Bmw R60 sidecar reliability FAQ

Across 2 Bmw R60 sidecar vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw R60 sidecar MOT issues are: Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c); Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR SLIGHTLY RESRICTED VIEWING - FAIRING COVERING SLIGHTLY.

The typical Bmw R60 sidecar in our data has covered around 21,531 miles.

Compare the Bmw R60 sidecar

See how the Bmw R60 sidecar stacks up against other Bmw models on MOT reliability:

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