BMW HP4
Real ownership data from 498 UK HP4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common HP4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | major | 9.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 8.5% |
| Suspension | major | 7.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 7.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
HP4 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | 4,794 mi | 478 | 100% |
| 2014 | 270 | 7,917 mi | 576 | 91.07% |
| 2013 | 218 | 10,404 mi | 660 | 91.71% |
HP4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW HP4?
Across 498 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (9.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.8% of all recorded faults), other (8.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW HP4?
The median BMW HP4 in the UK has covered 8,613 miles, and typically rides about 634 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,555 and 15,658 miles.
Is the BMW HP4 reliable?
91.44% of BMW HP4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 498 BMW HP4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.