BMW R1200

Motorcycle

Overall MOT pass rate

94.6%↑ +16.3% vs UK average

From 13,981 MOT tests. Above average for its class.

0.029 failures per 10,000 miles when adjusted for the 18,937-mile median distance driven.

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Common MOT failure categories

brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.6%

tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.5%

a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.3%

the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.3%

excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution0.2%

significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.2%

Full breakdown

Pass rate by registration year

93%

95.3%

95.8%

90.2%

96.9%

95.4%

95.8%

96%

Newer R1200s fare better: 2019 models pass at 96% vs 92.4% for 2005.

What goes wrong?

The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 89 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.

brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm	89
tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements	71
a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely	46
the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements	41
excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution	29
significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake	24
audible warning not working	17
brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn	10
projected beam image is obviously incorrect	10
brake performance unable to be tested	9

By registration year

Year	Pass rate	Tests	Avg miles	Top failures
2019	96%	247	17,172	audible warning not working, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm
2018	95.8%	4,358	18,610	brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
2017	95.4%	4,008	20,499	brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
2016	96.9%	445	21,287	handlebar grip insecure to handlebar, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

9 earlier years

2012	90.2%	307	35,892	the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
2011	95.8%	406	34,694	brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
2010	95.3%	746	36,691	brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
2009	93%	639	36,929	the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
2008	92.7%	613	39,104	tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
2007	91.3%	566	39,682	tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm
2006	88.4%	620	41,995	brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
2005	92.4%	643	41,930	brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
2004	93.9%	213	40,908	tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution

Typical mileage

Half of all R1200s tested had between 11,924 and 29,778 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.

11,924

29,778

median: 18,937 miles

At 18,937 median miles, the R1200 has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.

Other BMW models

BMW 3 Series	79.2%	689,310 tests
BMW 118	82.8%	229,516 tests
BMW 116	78.9%	190,804 tests
BMW X5	85.4%	184,014 tests
BMW X3	83.9%	176,658 tests

Common questions

What is the BMW R1200 MOT pass rate?

The BMW R1200 has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 13,981 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.

What are common MOT failures on a BMW R1200?

The most common MOT failure on the BMW R1200 is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 89 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.

What is the typical mileage of a BMW R1200 at MOT?

The median mileage at MOT for a BMW R1200 is 18,937 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,924 and 29,778 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.