BMW F 700 Gs
MotorcycleFrom 713 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a wheel bearing with excessive play and a wheel bearing excessively rough. The top issue, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 3 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 3 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 1 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 1 |
| a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied. | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 98.1% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps |
| 2016 | 93.9% | a wheel bearing excessively rough, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2013 | 94.5% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, brake control has insufficient reserve travel |
Typical mileage
Half of all F 700 Gss tested had between 12,723 and 26,502 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,567 median miles, the F 700 Gs has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW F 700 Gs MOT pass rate?
The BMW F 700 Gs has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 713 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW F 700 Gs?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW F 700 Gs is a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include a wheel bearing with excessive play.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW F 700 Gs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW F 700 Gs is 17,567 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,723 and 26,502 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.