BMW R SERIES Common Problems & Reliability
Based on 75 MOT tests from 5 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every BMW R SERIES has the same fault.
BMW R SERIES's have a amazing reliability rating of 917/999. The score was calculated from the average of every BMW R SERIES that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | 917/999Outstanding | 87,986 miles | 639 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 916/999Outstanding | 84,262 miles | 1,164 vehicles |
How reliable is the BMW R SERIES?
Based on 75 MOT tests from 5 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
75
Pass rate
90.7%
Median mileage
20,051 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every BMW R SERIES has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 674 out of 999.
Common BMW R SERIES MOT problems
Based on 75 MOT tests from 5 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. That sample is too small to describe recurring problems, so this page does not list model-specific faults.
BMW R SERIES MOT reliability by year
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
Not enough VehicleScore data for year-by-year conclusions.
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Common problems tell you what can affect BMW R SERIESs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
Where does this data come from?
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.