BMW S 1000 R Sport
MotorcycleFrom 522 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| forks or fork yoke fractured, insecure, excessively deformed or excessively corroded | 1 |
| a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted | 1 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.8% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all S 1000 R Sports tested had between 3,310 and 8,004 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,377 median miles, the S 1000 R Sport has 0.1 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 S 1000 R Sport MOT pass rate?
The BMW S 1000 R Sport has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 522 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW S 1000 R Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW S 1000 R Sport is reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW S 1000 R Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW S 1000 R Sport is 5,377 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,310 and 8,004 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.