BMW R 1250 Rs Se
MotorcycleFrom 324 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 2 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted |
Typical mileage
Half of all R 1250 Rs Ses tested had between 4,884 and 12,778 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,654 median miles, the R 1250 Rs Se has 0.039 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 Rs Se MOT pass rate?
The BMW R 1250 Rs Se has a 96.6% MOT pass rate based on 324 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW R 1250 Rs Se?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW R 1250 Rs Se is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW R 1250 Rs Se at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW R 1250 Rs Se is 8,654 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,884 and 12,778 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.