BMW R1150
MotorcycleFrom 1,701 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer R1150s fare better: 2004 models pass at 93.9% vs 90.9% for 2003.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 18 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.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 18 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 8 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 7 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 93.9% | a footrest missing or insecure, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2003 | 90.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2002 | 87.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 2001 | 89.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a lamp missing or inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all R1150s tested had between 29,245 and 61,348 miles on the clock.
At 43,857 median miles, the R1150 has 0.022 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 R1150 MOT pass rate?
The BMW R1150 has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,701 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW R1150?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW R1150 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW R1150 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW R1150 is 43,857 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,245 and 61,348 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.