MOT Check for BMW R SERIESs

The BMW R SERIES makes up 56,852 of the overall 25,932,658 BMW MOT test results. Select your R SERIES model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:27 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:28 times
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:86 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:164 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:37 times
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Occurs:29 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:131 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:32 times
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Occurs:20 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:97 times
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:38 times
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) Occurs:16 times
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) Occurs:24 times
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:11 times
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Occurs:16 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Occurs:13 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:923 times
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:19 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:78 times
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
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