MOT reliability
Bmw S 1000 r
290 vehicles · 242 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 290 Bmw S 1000 r vehicles and 242 completed MOT tests, the Bmw S 1000 r has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,872 miles.
290
Vehicles
242
MOT tests
1,563
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw S 1000 r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw S 1000 r MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical36%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Other23%
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Emissions & nuisance14%
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Body & structure9%
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Brakes5%
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Identification & plates5%
Bmw S 1000 r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 19 | 100% |
| 4 | 19 | 89% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (263), Other (27)
Most common Bmw S 1000 r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw S 1000 r MOT tests:
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 190/55/17 pirelli 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket muffler (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear cush drive has slight play (2 times)
- Rear tyre has been repaired (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- NO PILLION SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw S 1000 r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | 100% | 5,459 |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 | 100% | 6,777 |
| 2021 | 7 | 15 | 100% | 10,674 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 10,111 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 28,736 |
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 15,035 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 25,991 |
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 16,411 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 13,148 |
Bmw S 1000 r reliability FAQ
Across 290 Bmw S 1000 r vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw S 1000 r MOT issues are:
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 190/55/17 pirelli 2mm (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw S 1000 r in our data has covered around
11,872 miles.
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