BMW R

980cc Petrol Class 2

#1883 of 5426 overall #67 of 109 BMWs #1137 of 2787 other bikes

87.1%

first-time pass rate

7.0%

failed outright

36,697

median miles at test

372

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2013

The R's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.4 points since 2012, 86.7% to 83.3%.

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

A low-mileage R passes first time 87.2% of the time; by 50k that's 85.2%.

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.

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
brakes	14	28
lighting and signalling	14	28
tyres and wheels	6	12
tyres	4	8
lamps and reflectors	4	8
steering and suspension	3	6
reg plates and vin	2	4
Performance	1	2
fuel and exhaust	1	2
structure and attachments	1	2

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the R beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

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 R.