BMW R 1250 Gs Te
MotorcycleFrom 1,610 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 excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a wheel excessively corroded and damaged or distorted. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 9 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 6 |
| a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 3 |
| headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing | 3 |
| a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded | 2 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 2 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.9% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2020 | 97.6% | projected beam image is obviously incorrect, a footrest missing or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all R 1250 Gs Tes tested had between 6,651 and 13,866 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,828 median miles, the R 1250 Gs Te has 0.042 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 R 1250 Gs Te MOT pass rate?
The BMW R 1250 Gs Te has a 96.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,610 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW R 1250 Gs Te?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW R 1250 Gs Te is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW R 1250 Gs Te at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW R 1250 Gs Te is 8,828 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,651 and 13,866 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.