BMW F750
MotorcycleFrom 849 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 4 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.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
| brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted | 1 |
| lever or pedal pivot too tight | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.9% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted |
| 2019 | 95.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 93.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all F750s tested had between 5,042 and 13,246 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,738 median miles, the F750 has 0.055 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 F750 MOT pass rate?
The BMW F750 has a 95.2% MOT pass rate based on 849 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW F750?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW F750 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW F750 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW F750 is 8,738 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,042 and 13,246 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.