BMW S 1000 Xr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW S 1000 Xr reliable? We analysed 315 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW S 1000 Xr 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 Xr.
BMW S 1000 Xr Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW S 1000 Xr. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW S 1000 Xr Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW S 1000 Xr owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW S 1000 Xr Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW S 1000 Xr MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the BMW S 1000 Xr 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 Xr THIS CAR | 94.6% | 315 | 12,710 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 |
| Audi Q3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI | 88.8% | 205 | 30,573 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW S 1000 Xr outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific BMW S 1000 XrShould you buy a used BMW S 1000 Xr?
The BMW S 1000 Xr has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.6% across 315 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical BMW S 1000 Xr owner drives around 1,597 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.