BMW G310
MotorcycleFrom 1,504 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 headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 13 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 9 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 6 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 5 |
| handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2019 | 90.3% | a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2018 | 92.3% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2017 | 89.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all G310s tested had between 2,922 and 8,503 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,388 median miles, the G310 has 0.16 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 G310 MOT pass rate?
The BMW G310 has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,504 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW G310?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW G310 is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW G310 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW G310 is 5,388 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,922 and 8,503 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.