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MOT reliability

Bmw S1000 r

9 vehicles · 80 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Bmw S1000 r vehicles and 80 completed MOT tests, the Bmw S1000 r has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,682 miles.

9
Vehicles
80
MOT tests
1,556
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw S1000 r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw S1000 r MOT tests:

  • Brakes38%
  • Lamps & electrical31%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
  • Body & structure19%
  • Other6%
  • Steering3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Bmw S1000 r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
31385%
4888%
5786%
61471%
7683%
8978%
9786%
104100%
11683%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Bmw S1000 r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw S1000 r MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  2. Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball end missing (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
  4. Clutch lever shortened ball end missing (6.2.7 (b)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front N/S pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front O/S pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  13. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (1 times)
  14. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)

Bmw S1000 r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 5 80% 16,043
2018 1 8 75% 16,308
2017 1 10 80%
2016 1 8 100% 13,402
2015 4 39 79% 25,241
2010 1 10 100% 10,741

Bmw S1000 r reliability FAQ

Across 9 Bmw S1000 r vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw S1000 r MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball end missing (1.1.2 (d)).

The typical Bmw S1000 r in our data has covered around 19,682 miles.

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