BMW R 1250 Gs Te (2021)
2021 BMW R 1250 Gs Te
CarHunch analysed 1,359 real MOT records for the 2021 BMW R 1250 Gs Te. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 BMW R 1250 GS TE is a significantly more reliable proposition than the average UK vehicle, passing its MOT on the first attempt 91.2% of the time against the national average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare, occurring in just 1.3% of the bikes tested, so structural safety issues aren't a buyer concern here.
At 10,250 miles median mileage, these bikes are being ridden conservatively for their age, suggesting owners treat adventure bikes as weekend machines rather than daily commuters. With only 0.07 failures per vehicle and 0.3 advisories per bike on average, maintenance demands are minimal—if you're considering one, focus your inspection on tyres and brake condition rather than expecting mechanical gremlins.
What to check before buying a 2021 BMW R 1250 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 (97%) | 1,324 | 91% | 0.07 |
| Other (3%) | 35 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 BMW R 1250 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 R 1250 Gs Te vehicles fall between 6,588 and 15,032 miles.
MOT History Averages
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