BMW F750 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

9.2 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed BMW F750 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Audible warning not working21.1%

   4 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm21.1%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.8%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.5%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released10.5%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn10.5%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords10.5%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.3%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.Brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected5.3%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.3%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.3%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Headlamp not securely attached5.3%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW F750 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.7%

   40 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.7%

   19 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.4%

   17 tests

4. 4.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.1.4%

   10 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.1%

   8 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.0%

   7 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.0%

   7 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.0%

   7 tests

What gets tested

The F750 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

13,551

Test classes

class 2: 704 · class 1: 2

Compare within the range

Other BMW motorcycles

• BMW R Series91.9% raw
• BMW R120094.9%
• BMW S 100091.8%
• BMW R125096.2% raw
• BMW R 120095.3% raw
• BMW K Series89.7% raw
• All BMW motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW F750?

95.8% unadjusted, from 706 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW F750 fail its MOT on?

"Audible warning not working" is recorded in 21.1% of failed BMW F750 tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (21.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW F750 usually have at its MOT?

13,551 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.