BMW R1100
MotorcycleFrom 2,267 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 33 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 | 33 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 21 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 15 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 14 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 14 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 11 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 32% of R1100 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £57.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 93.2% | a steering damper which is in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 2003 | 94.9% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2002 | 94.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2000 | 81.7% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
4 earlier years
| 1999 | 92.2% | rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1998 | 79.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 1997 | 87.7% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released |
| 1996 | 77.5% | 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 R1100s tested had between 29,076 and 54,980 miles on the clock.
At 44,388 median miles, the R1100 has 0.029 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 R1100 MOT pass rate?
The BMW R1100 has a 87% MOT pass rate based on 2,267 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW R1100?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW R1100 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW R1100 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW R1100 is 44,388 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,076 and 54,980 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.