BMW R1250 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

9.6 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 R1250 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm20.8%

   31 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.1%

   30 occurrences

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution16.8%

   25 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.0%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.Audible warning not working6.0%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel4.7%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements3.4%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.7%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre cords exposed or damaged2.7%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.7%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement2.7%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW R1250 tests carrying each advisory.

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

   347 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.2%

   284 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.2%

   220 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.0%

   69 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured0.9%

   61 tests

6. 6.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.7%

   50 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.5%

   33 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn0.5%

   33 tests

What gets tested

The R1250 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,372

Test classes

class 2: 6,765 · class 1: 12

Compare within the range

Other BMW motorcycles

• BMW R Series91.9% raw
• BMW R120094.9%
• BMW S 100091.8%
• BMW R 120095.3% raw
• BMW K Series89.7% raw
• BMW R Ninet94.3% raw
• All BMW motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW R1250?

96.2% unadjusted, from 6,777 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW R1250 fail its MOT on?

"Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" is recorded in 20.8% of failed BMW R1250 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (20.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW R1250 usually have at its MOT?

17,372 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.