BMW R 1250 GS Adventure TE MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

9.8 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 R 1250 GS Adventure TE tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements28.6%

   14 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm24.5%

   12 occurrences

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution16.3%

   8 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.2%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake10.2%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.A tyre cords exposed or damaged4.1%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.1%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted4.1%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Restriction in the movement of the handlebars from lock to lock2.0%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements2.0%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber2.0%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW R 1250 GS Adventure TE tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.7%

   138 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.4%

   129 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.7%

   110 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.9%

   27 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured0.5%

   16 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted0.5%

   15 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.4%

   13 tests

8. 8.Number plate inscription missing or illegible0.3%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The R 1250 GS Adventure TE fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,375

Test classes

class 2: 2,940 · class 1: 6

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 R 1250 GS Adventure TE?

96.3% unadjusted, from 2,946 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW R 1250 GS Adventure TE fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 28.6% of failed BMW R 1250 GS Adventure TE tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (24.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW R 1250 GS Adventure TE usually have at its MOT?

12,375 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.