Bsa Shooting Star Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bsa Shooting Star reliable? We analysed 686 real MOT tests across 135 vehicles to find out.
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The Bsa Shooting Star is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bsa Shooting Star.
Bsa Shooting Star Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bsa Shooting Star. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bsa Shooting Star MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bsa Shooting Star to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bsa Shooting Star Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bsa Shooting Star fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Bsa Shooting Star Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bsa Shooting Star owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bsa Shooting Star MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bsa Shooting Star year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 88 | 93.2% | 2,192 | 6,841 | 12,625 |
| 1960 | 69 | 94.2% | 3,125 | 9,789 | 58,700 |
| 1959 | 52 | 96.2% | 872 | 3,801 | 17,325 |
| 1955 | 51 | 88.2% | 2,589 | 6,683 | 27,720 |
How Long Does a Bsa Shooting Star Last?
Based on 135 Bsa Shooting Star vehicles on UK roads.
Bsa Shooting Star Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bsa Shooting Star 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 Bsa Shooting Star
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.2% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
88.2% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Bsa Shooting Star is 1959, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.2% across 52 tests. The 1955 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bsa Shooting Star Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bsa Shooting Star THIS CAR | 93.6% | 686 | 11,862 mi | 71 yrs |
| Bsa A10 | 92.2% | 10,105 | 12,338 mi | 74 yrs |
| Bsa Bantam | 89.9% | 7,723 | 13,212 mi | 77 yrs |
| Bsa C15 | 90.2% | 6,096 | 14,541 mi | 67 yrs |
| Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf | 85.4% | 971 | 8,223 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Bsa A10 (92.2% pass rate) and the Bsa Bantam (89.9% pass rate), the Bsa Shooting Star outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Bsa Shooting Star has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.6% across 686 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Bsa Shooting Star are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (3 recorded failures), headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (3), and horn not working (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Bsa Shooting Star owner drives around 158 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.
In terms of longevity, most Bsa Shooting Star models stay on UK roads for around 71 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.