BMW R100
MotorcycleFrom 702 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing or inoperative, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and audible warning not working. The top issue, a lamp missing or inoperative, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 9 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| audible warning not working | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 3 |
| handlebar fractured, excessively deformed or excessively corroded | 3 |
Typical mileage
Half of all R100s tested had between 26,157 and 56,927 miles on the clock.
At 40,139 median miles, the R100 has 0.026 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 R100 MOT pass rate?
The BMW R100 has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 702 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW R100?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW R100 is a lamp missing or inoperative, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW R100 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW R100 is 40,139 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,157 and 56,927 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.