BMW R 1250 GS TE MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution28.0%

   14 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm14.0%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.A footrest missing or insecure8.0%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.A tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords8.0%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.0%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.0%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp6.0%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.0%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.0%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre cords exposed or damaged4.0%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall4.0%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing or inoperative2.0%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

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

1. 1.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.9%

   99 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.9%

   97 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.3%

   59 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured0.8%

   21 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.8%

   19 tests

6. 6.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.6%

   16 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn0.3%

   8 tests

8. 8.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted0.2%

   6 tests

What gets tested

The R 1250 GS TE fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,060

Test classes

class 2: 2,507 · class 1: 5

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 TE?

96.5% unadjusted, from 2,512 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

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

"Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" is recorded in 28.0% of failed BMW R 1250 GS TE tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (14.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

12,060 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.