BMW R1250
MotorcycleFrom 10,727 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 excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, caused 41 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.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 41 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 37 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 36 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 32 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 19 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 13 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 8 |
| a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted | 6 |
| a tyre cords exposed or damaged | 5 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.1% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2020 | 96.1% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 95.6% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2018 | 96.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all R1250s tested had between 8,850 and 16,961 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,373 median miles, the R1250 has 0.037 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 R1250 MOT pass rate?
The BMW R1250 has a 95.8% MOT pass rate based on 10,727 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW R1250?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW R1250 is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, which caused 41 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW R1250 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW R1250 is 11,373 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,850 and 16,961 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.