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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
97.0% MOT pass rate from 165 tests
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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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.