BMW R 1200 Gs (2015)
2015 BMW R 1200 Gs
CarHunch analysed 256 real MOT records for the 2015 BMW R 1200 Gs.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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# 2015 BMW R 1200 GS MOT Analysis
The 17.2% first-time pass rate is catastrophically bad compared to the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes arrive at their MOT in genuinely poor condition—though it's worth noting the petrol variants perform even worse at just 0.9% pass rate, indicating a data anomaly that needs investigating. No dangerous defects have been recorded across the 256 bikes analysed, which is the only bright spot here.
With a median mileage of 27,975 miles for 9-year-old bikes, these are relatively low-mileage machines, yet they're still failing badly on their first attempt. The near-zero average failures and advisories per vehicle suggests the MOT testers are either being unusually lenient or the data is incomplete, making it impossible to know whether you're looking at a mechanically sound bargain or a bike with hidden issues. Before buying, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a BMW specialist—the MOT results alone don't tell you enough.
We have limited data for the 2015 BMW R 1200 Gs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 256 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Based on MOT data from 256 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (83%) | 213 | 100% | 0 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,165 BMW R 1200 Gs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 BMW R 1200 Gs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 BMW R 1200 Gs vehicles fall between 25,512 and 27,975 miles.
2015 BMW R 1200 Gs — Still on the Road
Almost all 2015 BMW R 1200 Gss are still on the road.
Strong survival — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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