BMW S 1000 XR TE MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

8.8 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 S 1000 XR 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 requirements15.2%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.A wheel bearing excessively rough13.0%

   6 occurrences

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn13.0%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.9%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake10.9%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.9%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.5%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working4.3%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.3%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A footrest missing or insecure4.3%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber4.3%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.3%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW S 1000 XR TE tests carrying each advisory.

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

   48 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.6%

   44 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.1%

   26 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.5%

   18 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.3%

   16 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.1%

   14 tests

7. 7.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.8%

   10 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.7%

   9 tests

What gets tested

The S 1000 XR TE fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,029

Test classes

class 2: 1,234 · 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 S 1000 XR TE?

95.4% unadjusted, from 1,236 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW S 1000 XR TE fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 15.2% of failed BMW S 1000 XR TE tests, followed by "A wheel bearing excessively rough" (13.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW S 1000 XR TE usually have at its MOT?

11,029 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.