BMW R 1250 Gs Te Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW R 1250 Gs Te reliable? We analysed 5,571 real MOT tests across 3,102 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW R 1250 Gs Te is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW R 1250 Gs Te.
BMW R 1250 Gs Te Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW R 1250 Gs Te. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW R 1250 Gs Te MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a BMW R 1250 Gs Te to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
BMW R 1250 Gs Te Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on BMW R 1250 Gs Te models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
BMW R 1250 Gs Te Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW R 1250 Gs Te owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW R 1250 Gs Te MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW R 1250 Gs Te year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 369 | 93.2% | 6,010 | 9,070 | 13,985 |
| 2022 | 1,744 | 96.1% | 6,750 | 10,380 | 15,144 |
| 2021 | 2,819 | 96.4% | 6,767 | 10,624 | 15,810 |
| 2020 | 331 | 96.7% | 6,296 | 10,679 | 15,924 |
How Long Does a BMW R 1250 Gs Te Last?
Based on 3,102 BMW R 1250 Gs Te vehicles on UK roads.
BMW R 1250 Gs Te Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW R 1250 Gs Te MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used BMW R 1250 Gs Te
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.7% MOT pass rate from 331 tests
93.2% MOT pass rate from 369 tests
The best year to buy a used BMW R 1250 Gs Te is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.7% across 331 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the BMW R 1250 Gs Te Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1250 Gs Te THIS CAR | 96.2% | 5,571 | 10,556 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Yamaha X-max 125 Abs | 85.2% | 3,876 | 20,188 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW R 1250 Gs Te outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The BMW R 1250 Gs Te has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.2% across 5,571 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW R 1250 Gs Te with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical BMW R 1250 Gs Te owner drives around 2,482 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.