BMW S 1000 Xr Te
MotorcycleFrom 1,486 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, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a footrest missing or insecure. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 3 |
| audible warning not working | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| headlamp ‘dip’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97% | a footrest missing or insecure, audible warning not working |
| 2020 | 97.6% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all S 1000 Xr Tes tested had between 4,041 and 12,430 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,493 median miles, the S 1000 Xr Te has 0.032 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 Xr Te MOT pass rate?
The BMW S 1000 Xr Te has a 97.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,486 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW S 1000 Xr Te?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW S 1000 Xr Te is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, 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 Xr Te at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW S 1000 Xr Te is 8,493 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,041 and 12,430 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.