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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW R SERIESs year 2006

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mot history
Pass percent:91.86%
(The average a petrol BMW R SERIES year 2006 passes without issue)
Based on:3,622 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment66
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))13
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))12
Registration plate issues12
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))11
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released11
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))11
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))7
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))7
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))6
Registration plate lamp issues6
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))5
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))5
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))4
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))4
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))4
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))3
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam lamps. (4.1.4 (c))1
Front Position lamp not working High beam not Emitting light. (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle cabled trapped under frame. - Rectified (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicator not working nearside front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)1
Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)1
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)1
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Off side fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Upper Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock increase of revs when steering turned lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working Front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))1
Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake excessively binding RHF Calliper binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Footrest insecure The rubber part of the footrest is insecure and likely to become detached. (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 30 - 35% (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking excessivley (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Brake disc contaminated Polish. (1.1.14 (b))1
Rear Brake disc contaminated Polish. (1.1.14 (b))1
Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Reflector assembly loose in headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake pivot excessively worn discs bobbins (1.1.15 (b))1
Rear Brake grabbing severely when operated on either the front or the rear brake levers (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour orange bulbs fitted for test (4.4.3 (a))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging Arm Pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Brake performance not tested due to rear pads. (1.2.1 (g))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose broken (5.2.2 (d))1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) WHEEL BOLTS MISSING X2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Brake lever has restricted free movement front brake lever hitting throttle housing (1.1.15 (e))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp insecure Headlight bulb not secure (4.1.1 (c))1
Central Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected ENGINE REVS WHEN HANDLEBARS TURNED FULL RIGHT LOCK (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Central Rear Lower Brake servo inoperative rear brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))1
Throttle operating incorrectly grip lose (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Central Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly Cable Catching (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Front Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance pipes to servo have been bridged to remove servo operation. this has removed ABS from the hydraulic system , although pump is still present and can clearly be heard buzzing / operating when brakes applied. (1.1.21 (d) (ii))1
Brake servo defective or ineffective servo buzzing when brakes applied , but no increase in pressure of brakes when operated (1.1.10 (a) (i))1
Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Throttle operating incorrectly engine revs when bars turned to the nearside (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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