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BMW S1000rr (2010)

145 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

2010 BMW S1000rr

CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2010 BMW S1000rr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2010 BMW S1000RR passes its MOT first time at 89.1%, which is well above the UK average of 80%, signalling a well-engineered sports bike that owners tend to maintain carefully. Dangerous defects have only affected 12.4% of the cohort, which is reassuringly low and not a buyer concern.

These bikes are genuinely low-mileage machines at just under 13,000 miles on average, which explains both the strong pass rate and the modest 1.19 failures per vehicle. The 4.0 advisories per test suggest routine wear items need attention (brake fluid, cables, tyres on a sports bike), but this is normal for the breed; when shopping, ask for full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition and suspension integrity.

Generally reliable 9.1% above UK average
89.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,859
typical mileage
7,708–17,204 middle half
12.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.19
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 BMW S1000rr

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 2010 BMW S1000rr 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.

7,708
low mileage
11,859
typical
17,204
high mileage

Half of all 2010 BMW S1000rr vehicles fall between 7,708 and 17,204 miles.

2010 BMW S1000rr — Still on the Road

64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.

119 64 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.19
Avg failures per vehicle
4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 BMW S1000rr

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 53.1%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 39.4%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 26.5%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 22.6%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20.8%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 19.5%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.7%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.

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