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BMW S 1000 Rr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW S 1000 Rr reliable? We analysed 302 real MOT tests across 115 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 302 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.0%
Typical Mileage
10,624mi
Annual Mileage
860mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW S 1000 Rr is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW S 1000 Rr.

BMW S 1000 Rr Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW S 1000 Rr. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW S 1000 Rr Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW S 1000 Rr owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
351 mi/yr
Typical
860 mi/yr
Average
1,308 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,633 mi/yr

BMW S 1000 Rr Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW S 1000 Rr MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
10,624 mi
75th Percentile
15,897 mi
95th Percentile
23,411 mi
Max Recorded
134,089 mi

How Does the BMW S 1000 Rr Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
BMW S 1000 Rr THIS CAR 94.0% 302 10,624 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
Ford Mondeo Ghia X TDCI 71.1% 204 147,092 mi — yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW S 1000 Rr outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW S 1000 Rr?

The BMW S 1000 Rr has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.0% across 302 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical BMW S 1000 Rr owner drives around 860 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 S 1000 Rr — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW S 1000 Rr reliable?
Based on 302 MOT tests, the BMW S 1000 Rr has a 94.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW S 1000 Rr?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW S 1000 Rr do per year?
The typical BMW S 1000 Rr does around 860 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW S 1000 Rr last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW S 1000 Rr?
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.