BMW F 800 (2015)

605 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2015 BMW F 800

CarHunch analysed 605 real MOT records for the 2015 BMW F 800. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2015 BMW F 800 passes its MOT on the first attempt 94.4% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 10.7% of vehicles, making this a genuinely reliable choice. Only 0.41 failures per vehicle suggests owners rarely face serious repair bills when they do test.

These bikes average just 14,726 miles for their age, indicating light use and good preservation by owners who tend to maintain them properly. With nearly two advisories per vehicle on average, minor wear items like brake pads and chains need routine attention, but this is normal for motorcycles; if you're buying one, get a full service history and budget for scheduled maintenance rather than expecting trouble-free ownership.

Generally reliable 14.4% above UK average
94.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
12,983
typical mileage
8,131–19,174 middle half
10.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.41
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 BMW F 800

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 BMW F 800 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,131
low mileage
12,983
typical
19,174
high mileage

Half of all 2015 BMW F 800 vehicles fall between 8,131 and 19,174 miles.

2015 BMW F 800 — Still on the Road

406 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

531 406 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.41
Avg failures per vehicle
1.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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