MOT reliability
Bmw R90
55 vehicles · 406 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 55 Bmw R90 vehicles and 406 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R90 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,416 miles.
55
Vehicles
406
MOT tests
1,386
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R90 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R90 MOT tests:
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Other121%
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Brakes9%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw R90 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (55)
Most common Bmw R90 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R90 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (5 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (4 times)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
Bmw R90 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 11,219 |
| 2010 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 65,966 |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 38,470 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 27,638 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 41,391 |
| 1978 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 46,799 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 84,876 |
| 1976 | 18 | 132 | 87% | 81,223 |
| 1975 | 21 | 163 | 87% | 79,637 |
| 1974 | 5 | 38 | 89% | 56,245 |
| 1973 | 2 | 22 | 100% | 77,082 |
Bmw R90 reliability FAQ
Across 55 Bmw R90 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R90 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Bmw R90 in our data has covered around
72,416 miles.
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