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BMW R Ninet Urban G S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW R Ninet Urban G S reliable? We analysed 336 real MOT tests across 184 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 336 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.5%
Typical Mileage
4,578mi
Annual Mileage
847mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW R Ninet Urban G S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW R Ninet Urban G S.

BMW R Ninet Urban G S Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW R Ninet Urban G S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW R Ninet Urban G S MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a BMW R Ninet Urban G S to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.9%
2022
97%
2021

BMW R Ninet Urban G S Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on BMW R Ninet Urban G S models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Pipe retainer at injector broken. Injector can easily come out. 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 1

BMW R Ninet Urban G S Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW R Ninet Urban G S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
408 mi/yr
Typical
847 mi/yr
Average
1,439 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,078 mi/yr

BMW R Ninet Urban G S MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW R Ninet Urban G S year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 99 94.9% 2,866 4,313 8,116
2021 165 97.0% 2,440 4,580 6,920

How Long Does a BMW R Ninet Urban G S Last?

Based on 184 BMW R Ninet Urban G S vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

BMW R Ninet Urban G S Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW R Ninet Urban G S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,578 mi
75th Percentile
7,630 mi
95th Percentile
15,438 mi
Max Recorded
23,976 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used BMW R Ninet Urban G S

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

97.0% MOT pass rate from 165 tests

Year to avoid
2022

94.9% MOT pass rate from 99 tests

The best year to buy a used BMW R Ninet Urban G S is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.0% across 165 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.9% — 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 Ninet Urban G S Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
BMW R Ninet Urban G S THIS CAR 95.5% 336 4,578 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
Citroen C1 Airscape Shine 91.9% 273 17,868 mi — yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW R Ninet Urban G S outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW R Ninet Urban G S?

The BMW R Ninet Urban G S has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.5% across 336 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 fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire pipe retainer at injector broken. injector can easily come out.. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW R Ninet Urban G S 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 Ninet Urban G S owner drives around 847 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.

BMW R Ninet Urban G S — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW R Ninet Urban G S reliable?
Based on 336 MOT tests, the BMW R Ninet Urban G S has a 95.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW R Ninet Urban G S?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW R Ninet Urban G S do per year?
The typical BMW R Ninet Urban G S does around 847 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW R Ninet Urban G S last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW R Ninet Urban G S?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a BMW R Ninet Urban G S?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used BMW R Ninet Urban G S is 2021 with a 97.0% pass rate across 165 tests.