BMW K100 LT
Real ownership data from 634 UK K100 LT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common K100 LT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 14.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 9.5% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 4.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 4.8% |
| Tyres | major | 4.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
K100 LT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 27 | 59,508 mi | 1,558 | 92.31% |
| 1991 | 74 | 71,394 mi | 875 | 70% |
| 1990 | 168 | 50,283 mi | 700 | 100% |
| 1989 | 147 | 229,190 mi | 3,387 | 100% |
| 1988 | 95 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 117 | 17,642 mi | 372 | 75% |
K100 LT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW K100 LT?
Across 634 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (14.3% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (9.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (4.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW K100 LT?
The median BMW K100 LT in the UK has covered 52,571 miles, and typically rides about 874 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 41,550 and 68,920 miles.
Is the BMW K100 LT reliable?
84.85% of BMW K100 LT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.57 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 634 BMW K100 LT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.