BMW F 800
MotorcycleFrom 3,329 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer F 800s fare better: 2019 models pass at 94.6% vs 91.6% for 2014.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 25 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 25 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 18 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 15 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 94.6% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2018 | 94.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2017 | 95.8% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2016 | 93% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
3 earlier years
| 2015 | 88.8% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 91.6% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play |
| 2013 | 95.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all F 800s tested had between 8,632 and 27,663 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,777 median miles, the F 800 has 0.049 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW F 800 MOT pass rate?
The BMW F 800 has a 92.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,329 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW F 800?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW F 800 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW F 800 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW F 800 is 14,777 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,632 and 27,663 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.