BMW F 850 Gs Te (2021)
2021 BMW F 850 Gs Te
CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2021 BMW F 850 Gs Te. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 BMW F 850 GS TE is notably reliable, with an 89.5% first-time MOT pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are almost non-existent at just 0.7% of vehicles, so safety isn't a concern here. These are bikes with relatively low mileage for their age (7,345 miles median), which explains the minimal failure rate of just 0.1 per vehicle on average.
With only 0.4 advisories per bike on average, the F 850 GS TE is showing itself to be genuinely low-maintenance during its early years. If you're considering one, focus your inspection on service history and tyre condition rather than worrying about structural or mechanical faults—this model simply doesn't throw up problems in MOT.
What to check before buying a 2021 BMW F 850 Gs Te
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 136 | 89.5% | 0.1 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 BMW F 850 Gs Te 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.
Half of all 2021 BMW F 850 Gs Te vehicles fall between 4,450 and 10,676 miles.
MOT History Averages
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