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2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for R 1200 Rt Mu models manufactured in 2010, based on 1,272 real MOT test results.

91.9%
Pass Rate
8.1%
Fail Rate
1,272
Total Tests
21,246
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu MOT Analysis

The 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu has an MOT pass rate of 91.9% based on 1,272 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,246 miles on the odometer. With a 8.1% failure rate, the 2010 R 1200 Rt Mu is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 1.6% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 0.6%. Motorcycle tyres and wheels follows at 0.5%.

Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall R 1200 Rt Mu page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 1.6%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 0.6%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 0.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes1.6%20
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling0.6%7
3Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels0.5%6
4Motorcycle Body And Structure0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 21,246 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes0.74% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling0.26% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels0.22% per 10K miMotorcycle body and structure0.04% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes0.741.6%20
Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.260.6%7
Motorcycle tyres and wheels0.220.5%6
Motorcycle body and structure0.040.1%1

Mileage Statistics

21,246
Mean
14,082
Median
6,472
25th Percentile
19,577
75th Percentile
3.81% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu has an MOT pass rate of 91.9% based on 1,272 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,246 miles on the odometer. With a 8.1% failure rate, the 2010 R 1200 Rt Mu is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 21,246 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 0.6% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Mu models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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