MOT Check for BMW R1150s

The BMW R1150 makes up 72,121 of the overall 25,932,658 BMW MOT test results. Select your R1150 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:11 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:36 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:27 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:66 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:26 times
Rear Position lamp not working a Occurs:11 times
Headlamp insecure  Occurs:12 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:16 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:17 times
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Rear Brake disc excessively scored  Occurs:16 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:12 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% ai Occurs:12 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:117 times
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:43 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:23 times
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play i Occurs:48 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak b Occurs:14 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:22 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:87 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:58 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:112 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:252 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:22 times
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