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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:

  • Lamps & electrical31%
  • Brakes28%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Other19%
  • Steering11%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Identification & plates3%

Bmw S1000xr pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31979%
41493%
51385%
615100%
71593%
81385%
99100%
107100%
111100%

Fuel types: Petrol (18)

Most common Bmw S1000xr MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw S1000xr MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  2. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Direction indicator lamp damaged but has no effect on emitted light (3 times)
  4. Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  8. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Slight (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Mirror loose within casing. (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad pin retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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