Model report · 2005–2025
BMW ADVENTURE
1198cc
Petrol
Class 2
86.9%
first-time pass rate
8.2%
failed outright
23,924
median miles at test
61
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a ADVENTURE
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 25 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 25 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 12.5 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 12.5 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 12.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 12.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the ADVENTURE beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
TRIUMPH
TIGER
89.6% pass · 161k tests
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
89.9% pass · 24.8k tests
HONDA
CRF1000L Africa Twin
95.3% pass · 21.7k tests
TRIUMPH
TIGER 1050
87.3% pass · 14.0k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ADVENTURE.