BMW K 1300
MotorcycleFrom 573 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, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 96.7% | audible warning not working |
| 2014 | 92.7% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all K 1300s tested had between 13,537 and 30,277 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,029 median miles, the K 1300 has 0.03 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 K 1300 MOT pass rate?
The BMW K 1300 has a 93.7% MOT pass rate based on 573 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW K 1300?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW K 1300 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW K 1300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW K 1300 is 21,029 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,537 and 30,277 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.