BMW F850
MotorcycleFrom 1,050 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer F850s fare better: 2020 models pass at 95.9% vs 93.1% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a footrest missing or insecure, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a footrest missing or insecure, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a footrest missing or insecure | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded | 2 |
| a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| forks or fork yoke fractured, insecure, excessively deformed or excessively corroded | 1 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.9% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2019 | 93.1% | a footrest missing or insecure, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2018 | 98.2% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all F850s tested had between 4,784 and 11,973 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,766 median miles, the F850 has 0.062 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 F850 MOT pass rate?
The BMW F850 has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,050 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW F850?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW F850 is a footrest missing or insecure, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW F850 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW F850 is 8,766 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,784 and 11,973 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.