MOT Check for BMW S 1000s

The BMW S 1000 makes up 36,056 of the overall 21,837,651 BMW MOT test results. Select your S 1000 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:14 times
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:16 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition a Occurs:20 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:17 times
Horn not working  Occurs:49 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:177 times
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:38 times
Rear Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:26 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition a Occurs:20 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:26 times
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:16 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:17 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:44 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:39 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:304 times
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:15 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Occurs:16 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:39 times
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:27 times
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) Occurs:14 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:38 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:14 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:494 times
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:38 times
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