BMW R80 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.4 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 R80 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A lamp missing or inoperative20.6%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely14.7%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.8%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.8%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.8%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Brake performance unable to be tested5.9%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Headlamp aim unable to be tested5.9%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.9%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.9%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall5.9%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement5.9%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Exhaust system leaking or insecure5.9%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW R80 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.1%

   22 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.3%

   16 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.3%

   16 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.1%

   15 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.4%

   10 tests

6. 6.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted1.3%

   9 tests

7. 7.Brake pipe excessively damaged or excessively corroded1.3%

   9 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.1%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The R80 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

36,728

Test classes

class 2: 710

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 R80?

91.0% unadjusted, from 710 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW R80 fail its MOT on?

"A lamp missing or inoperative" is recorded in 20.6% of failed BMW R80 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (14.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW R80 usually have at its MOT?

36,728 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.