MOT Check for BMW K SERIESs

The BMW K SERIES makes up 27,167 of the overall 25,932,658 BMW MOT test results. Select your K SERIES model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:20 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:55 times
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Occurs:17 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:44 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:138 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:55 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:55 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:49 times
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:17 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:138 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:49 times
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:45 times
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:19 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:138 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:138 times
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:27 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:30 times
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:51 times
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) Occurs:27 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:138 times
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Occurs:26 times
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:35 times
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:17 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:44 times
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