MOT reliability
Bmw R69s
70 vehicles · 400 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 70 Bmw R69s vehicles and 400 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R69s has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,964 miles.
70
Vehicles
400
MOT tests
653
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R69s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R69s MOT tests:
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Other118%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering8%
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Brakes6%
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Visibility1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Bmw R69s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 83% |
| 2 | 8 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (70)
Most common Bmw R69s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R69s MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (3 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (2 times)
- Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
Bmw R69s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30,038 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 30,554 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,407 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 32,135 |
| 2013 | 3 | 12 | 100% | 40,374 |
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 1,444 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34,144 |
| 2009 | 2 | 19 | 95% | 58,783 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 55,483 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 59,643 |
| 1998 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 75,879 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 4,089 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 59,589 |
| 1992 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 5,292 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 28,784 |
| 1986 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 47,051 |
| 1975 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 69,910 |
| 1972 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 40,594 |
| 1971 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 40,399 |
| 1969 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 50,791 |
| 1968 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 13,911 |
| 1967 | 3 | 10 | 100% | 3,451 |
| 1966 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 6,591 |
| 1965 | 6 | 37 | 89% | 34,293 |
| 1964 | 6 | 32 | 94% | 45,825 |
| 1963 | 7 | 56 | 93% | 25,147 |
| 1962 | 7 | 33 | 94% | 98,806 |
| 1961 | 10 | 78 | 87% | 21,587 |
Bmw R69s reliability FAQ
Across 70 Bmw R69s vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R69s MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Bmw R69s in our data has covered around
38,964 miles.
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