MOT reliability
Bmw S1000xr
18 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Bmw S1000xr vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Bmw S1000xr has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,946 miles.
18
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
2,320
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw S1000xr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw S1000xr MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical31%
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Brakes28%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Other19%
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Steering11%
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Body & structure8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Identification & plates3%
Bmw S1000xr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 79% |
| 4 | 14 | 93% |
| 5 | 13 | 85% |
| 6 | 15 | 100% |
| 7 | 15 | 93% |
| 8 | 13 | 85% |
| 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Bmw S1000xr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw S1000xr MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator lamp damaged but has no effect on emitted light (3 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Slight (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Mirror loose within casing. (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad pin retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw S1000xr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 12 | 100% | 10,126 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 13,676 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | 100% | 19,133 |
| 2016 | 7 | 44 | 84% | 20,278 |
| 2015 | 4 | 25 | 96% | 25,819 |
Bmw S1000xr reliability FAQ
Across 18 Bmw S1000xr 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 S1000xr MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Direction indicator lamp damaged but has no effect on emitted light.
The typical Bmw S1000xr in our data has covered around
18,946 miles.
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