BMW R 1250 Rt Le
MotorcycleFrom 967 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, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 2 |
| a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted | 2 |
| restriction in the movement of the handlebars from lock to lock | 1 |
| a wheel hub excessively worn or damaged | 1 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all R 1250 Rt Les tested had between 6,841 and 12,601 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,070 median miles, the R 1250 Rt Le has 0.033 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 Rt Le MOT pass rate?
The BMW R 1250 Rt Le has a 97% MOT pass rate based on 967 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW R 1250 Rt Le?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW R 1250 Rt Le is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW R 1250 Rt Le at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW R 1250 Rt Le is 9,070 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,841 and 12,601 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.