BMW HP2

1170cc Petrol Class 2

#142 of 5426 overall #16 of 109 BMWs #93 of 2787 other bikes

94.2%

first-time pass rate

2.3%

failed outright

6,350

median miles at test

932

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2025

The HP2's first-time pass rate has risen 15.5 points since 2014, 83.3% to 98.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the HP2's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage HP2 passes first time 94.3% of the time; by 20k that's 91.8%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a HP2

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	6	18.8	0.1×
lamps and reflectors	6	18.8	0.3×
lighting and signalling	6	18.8	0.1×
steering and suspension	4	12.5	0.1×
reg plates and vin	3	9.4	0.6×
wheels	2	6.2	3.6×
structure and attachments	2	6.2	0.2×
suspension	2	6.2	0.3×
Identification of the vehicle	1	3.1	0.5×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the HP2 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k 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 HP2.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2011 (97.4% pass). Weakest: 2006 (83.3%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

BMW HP2 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the BMW HP2 reliable?

The BMW HP2 is more reliable than average for its class: 94.2% of its 932 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #142 of 5426 models.

What does a HP2 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 19% of all defects recorded against failed HP2 tests.

What is the best year of HP2 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (97.4%) and 2006 worst (83.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a HP2 last?

The median HP2 shows 6,350 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 91.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.