MOT reliability
Bmw R90s
227 vehicles · 1,459 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 227 Bmw R90s vehicles and 1,459 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R90s has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,471 miles.
227
Vehicles
1,459
MOT tests
490
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R90s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R90s MOT tests:
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Other107%
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Brakes12%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Identification & plates0%
Bmw R90s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 83% |
| 2 | 9 | 89% |
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (226), Other (1)
Most common Bmw R90s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R90s MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (21 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (20 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (17 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (17 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (15 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (10 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (8 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (7 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (7 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
Bmw R90s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 15,045 |
| 2016 | 4 | 15 | 87% | 37,990 |
| 2015 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 40,693 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 12,669 |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 53,734 |
| 2012 | 3 | 9 | 78% | 73,490 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 21,603 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 98,517 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 7,501 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 29,391 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 48,183 |
| 1991 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 29,254 |
| 1982 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 62,277 |
| 1981 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 52,282 |
| 1980 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 77,652 |
| 1979 | 2 | 16 | 100% | 47,576 |
| 1978 | 2 | 22 | 100% | 33,011 |
| 1977 | 13 | 67 | 97% | 49,937 |
| 1976 | 77 | 556 | 91% | 41,707 |
| 1975 | 69 | 433 | 91% | 54,358 |
| 1974 | 33 | 211 | 91% | 38,347 |
| 1973 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 29 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 56,433 |
| 1970 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 72,514 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,494 |
Bmw R90s reliability FAQ
Across 227 Bmw R90s vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R90s 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); Headlamp aim too low (1.6).
The typical Bmw R90s in our data has covered around
45,471 miles.
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