2012 BMW F650 Gs — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2012 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 5
✅ 3.6% above average (20158 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2012 BMW F650 Gs as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 5 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 3 yrs | 89.6% | 48 |
| 4 yrs | 90.7% | 43 |
| 5 yrs | 81.0% | 42 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2012 BMW F650 Gs pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows declining over 3 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 (5 yrs) | 81% | 42 |
| 2016 (4 yrs) | 90.7% | 43 |
| 2015 (3 yrs) | 89.6% | 48 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2012 BMW F650 Gs, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle drive system | 2.1% (3 yrs) | 11.9% (5 yrs) | +9.8%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 4.2% (3 yrs) | 2.4% (5 yrs) | -1.8%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 8.3% (3 yrs) | 9.5% (5 yrs) | +1.2%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 4.2% (3 yrs) | 4.8% (5 yrs) | +0.6%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how BMW F650 Gs cars manufactured in 2012 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2015 to 2017, covering 133 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.