BMW G310 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.3 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed BMW G310 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.5%

   10 occurrences

2. 2.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements8.8%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.8%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.8%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Headlamp aim unable to be tested8.8%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.0%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released7.0%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.3%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.3%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear5.3%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.3%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.Headlamp not securely attached3.5%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW G310 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.9%

   44 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.6%

   29 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.3%

   26 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.1%

   24 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.9%

   22 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.8%

   20 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.8%

   20 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.0%

   11 tests

What gets tested

The G310 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

7,254

Test classes

class 2: 1,123 · class 1: 7

Compare within the range

Other BMW motorcycles

• BMW R Series91.9% raw
• BMW R120094.9%
• BMW S 100091.8%
• BMW R125096.2% raw
• BMW R 120095.3% raw
• BMW K Series89.7% raw
• All BMW motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW G310?

90.8% unadjusted, from 1,130 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW G310 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 17.5% of failed BMW G310 tests, followed by "The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements" (8.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW G310 usually have at its MOT?

7,254 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.